He hurt everywhere, so at least he must be alive. Another comforting thought because, despite everything, he wanted to be alive. It was the business of living he wanted nothing to do with.

Lord Jesus, don't let me lie when I say that I love you...and protect me, for today I could betray you.

If you have answers to the “whys”, it will direct you to the “hows”. As simple as that!

Sometimes I try my hand at turning out small profundities and uncertain short stories, but I always end up with just one single word: God.

Think to yourself that every day is your last; the hour to which you do not look forward will come as a welcome surprise.

He doesn't necessarily have to learn the sky hook. He just has to learn how to be an effective post player. I think I can help him do that.

To have peace and love in marriage is a gift which is next to the knowledge of the Gospel.

Every time I sign a ball, and there must have been thousands, I thank my luck that I wasn’t born Coveleski or Wambsganss or Peckinpaugh.

Believe it and it will happen.

I always related my favorite music to the movies.

You can't really learn God's hope like you learn the logic of an argument or the details of a story. It's more like learning to belly laugh. You catch hope from someone who has it down in their gut.