I don't need to punish people for sin. Sin is its own punishment, devouring you from the inside. It's not my purpose to punish it; it's my joy to cure it.

It is not the nature of love to force a relationship, but it is the nature of love to open the way.

The ability to choose is at the essential core of our grandeur. Even evil exists because God respects our ability to choose.

I don't want my kids growing up with the image of God that I had -- Plato's white grandfatherly god -- because that god is not a very good father. When it comes down to it, you can't trust him with your kids.

The arrival of the unforeseen reveals the depths of one's heart.

But, enough of that for now. Let’s get lost again in the starry night.

Just because I work incredible good out of unspeakable tragedies doesn't mean I orchestrate the tragedies. Don't ever assume that my using something means I caused it or that I need it to accomplish my purposes. That will only lead you to false notions about me. Grace doesn't depend on suffering to exist, but where there is suffering you will find grace in many facets and colors.