One of the ways that our faith expresses itself is by our ability to be still, to be present, and not to panic or lose perspective. God still does his best work in the most difficult of circumstances.

The disillusionment with our own abilities is, perhaps, one of the most important things that can ever happen to us.

Pain is inevitable, but misery is optional. We cannot avoid pain, but we can avoid joy.

It takes time to be a good father. It takes effort - trying, failing, and trying again.

Learning patience takes a lot of patience!

There is no better education than your own failures, if you've the eyes to see. We must have the courage to fail. It's evidence that we're risking to be our best.

Grace is the central invitation to life and the final word. It's the beckoning nudge and the overwhelming, undeserved mercy that urges us to change and grow, and then gives us the power to pull it off.