It is one thing to say that science is only equipped to test for natural causes and cannot speak to any others. It is quite another to insist that science proves that no other causes could possibly exist. . . . There would be no experimental model for testing the statement: 'No supernatural cause for any natural phenomenon is possible.' It is therefore a philosophical presupposition and not a scientific finding.

Everyone says they want community and friendship. But mention accountability or commitment to people, and they run the other way.

The only person who dares wake up a king at 3:00 AM for a glass of water is a child. We have that kind of access

When Job was prospering, he prayed. When he was suffering, he still prayed.

Both men and women today see marriage not as a way of creating character and community but as a way to reach personal life goals. They are looking for a marriage partner who will 'fulfill their emotional, sexual, and spiritual desires.' And that creates an extreme idealism that in turn leads to a deep pessimism that you will ever find the right person to marry.

Prayer is awe, intimacy, struggle-yet, the way to reality.

Money isn't an idol. It just shows you where your idols are.