The Gospel worldview equips the artist with a unique combination of optimism and realism about life.

Jesus smashed two of the rich young ruler's assumptions: Christianity is something you can ADD and something you can DO.

No matter what precautions we take, no matter how well we have put together a good life, no matter how hard we have worked to be healthy, wealthy, comfortable with friends and family, and successful with our career — something will inevitably ruin it.

When I forget the gospel I become dependent on the smiles and evaluation of others.

There is no evil that the father’s love cannot pardon and cover, there is no sin that is a match for his grace.

We instinctively tend to limit for whom we exert ourselves. We do it for people like us, and for people whom we like. Jesus will have none of that. By depicting a Samaritan helping a Jew, Jesus could not have found a more forceful way to say that anyone at all in need - regardless of race, politics, class, and religion - is your neighbour. Not everyone is your brother or sister in faith, but everyone is your neighbour, and you must love your neighbour.

Jesus may ask of you far more than you planned to give, but He can give to you infinitely more than you dared ask or think.