How one responds in these dire circumstances says a lot about one's faith and the strength of one's beliefs.

Without pain, how would we know what true joy feels like?

Don't leave the classroom of pain without gathering wisdom from its instruction.

Being an example to others is a requirement of following Jesus, even though none of us will ever be a perfect example.

We all are striving for something every minute of the day, whether we realize it or not.

We usually don't realize the thing that is defining our identity until that thing is taken away.

Humility is a peace that accepts one's strengths and limitations.

...life is a continual process of learning, working hard, rising up, and then being humbled. Sliding over, then sliding over again. And again.

A humble person is comfortable in their own skin.

...a disciplined pursuit of less will keep us focused and make the greatest impact.

All work is service. If you aren't serving in your work, you really aren't working.

When you give without expectation, you will always have more to give away.

A miserable collection of little secrets, that's all any of us is.

Why is a Christmas tree better than a man? Because it stays up, has cute balls, and looks good with the lights on!

It's whatever sells; it's the business of it.

Art is the great stimulus to life.

The pearl is the queen of gems and the gem of queens.

Stereotypes involving Christian identity, Christian persecution is so far back in history now that no one fears it being revived, unless you live in China, I guess.

Love lift us up where we belong.

The protected place in space and time that we once called childhood has grown shorter.

If you can win over your mind, you can win over the whole world.