The greatness of prayer is nothing but an extension of the greatness and glory of God in our lives To fail to pray, then, is not to merely break some religious rule - it is a failure to treat God as God. It is a sin against his glory

Humility is so shy. If you begin talking about it, it leaves.

I wouldn't venture to say which kind of sin is more prevalent. I wouldn't even want to try to characterize certain 'circles.'

The Gospel is this: You're more sinful, evil and weak than you'd ever believe. But you're more valued, accepted and loved than you dared hope.

If you add anything to Jesus as a requirement for being happy, that's your real king.

There's nothing that makes you more miserable (or less interesting) than self-absorption .

It is impossible to forgive someone if you feel superior to him or her.