It is no surprise that the first and always unwelcome message of male initiation rites is LIFE – IS – HARD.

every time God forgives us, God is saying that God's own rules do not matter as much as the relationship that God wants to create with us.

The cross solved our problem by first revealing our real problem, our universal pattern of scapegoating and sacrificing others. The cross exposes forever the scene of our crime.

When we fail we are merely joining the great parade of humanity that has walked ahead of us and will follow after us.

Those who are not true leaders will just affirm people at their own immature level.

The ego hates losing – even to God.

People who know how to creatively break the rules also know why the rules were there in the first place.

Much of the work of midlife is to tell the difference between those who are dealing with their issues through you and those who are really dealing with you.

Denial of our pattern of failure seems to be a kind of practical atheism or chosen ignorance among many believers and clergy.

I have prayed for years for one good humiliation a day, and then, I must watch my reaction to it. I have no other way of spotting both my denied shadow self and my idealized persona.

Sin happens whenever we refuse to keep growing.

I left the warehouse at 8.00am. I don't believe in 8.00am. It exists, though. 8.00am is incontrovertible evidence that evil dwells in the world.

Life is Like a Book, You cant Just read the Back, you Have to Dive in and Experience The Story within

Living the life you want is your ultimate responsibility

All children are born to grow, to develop, to live, to love, and to articulate their needs and feelings for their self-protection

If you don't like the way the Atlanta Braves are playing then you don't like baseball.

All the things I used to like - cookies, ice cream, gumbo - I don't like anymore.

At New Year's he had given Anne a present of silver forks with handles of rock crystal. He hopes she will use them to eat with, not to stick in people.

Precious jewel, you glow, you shine, reflecting all the good things in the world. Just look at yourself.

I would want to know that my daughter is going to enjoy a long, happy and healthy life.

I usually think in terms of music