Before we can even begin to grapple with the frustrations and tragedies of life in this world, we must do away with our faithless morality of payback and reward.

Our minds are affected by sin. Our hearts are affected by sin. Our wills are affected by sin. Our bodies are affected by sin.

The more I focused on my need to get better the worse I actually got - the more neurotic and self-conscious and self-absorbed I became.

Christmas is the beachhead of God’s campaign against sin and sadness, darkness and death, fear and frustration.

I became frustrated with myself for not being as sturdy and unquestioning as I knew a man in my position should be.

...this culture of mandatory happiness actually promotes dishonesty and more suffering.

Because Jesus was someone, you’re free to be no one.