Life is simply better when we are with others, and worse when we are isolated. God designed us to be connected, and life breaks down when we are not.

Darius was clearly of the opinion That the air is also man's dominion, And that, with paddle or fins or pinion, We soon or late Shall navigate The azure, as now we sail the sea.

Our tendency is to be strong, self-sufficient, and dependent on our own willpower, but rather than try harder, we should reach out to the God who is all-powerful.

With years a richer life begins, the spirit mellow: ripe age gives tones to violins, wine, and good fellows.

Men are polished, through act and speech, Each by each, As pebbles are smoothed on the rolling beach.

The best people in the world aren't those who never fail - but those who fail and learn something from it. I hope that your goal in life isn't to slide safely into death not having screwed up much.

I'm not looking for starters, I'm looking for finishers.

The central message of the Bible is about God redeeming a humanity that is in trouble and suffering.

Though your experience may indicate that God has forgotten you or has left you alone, He is on your side. He is the God of grace, and He is actively working on your behalf.

The birds can fly, An' why can't I?

Not in rewards, but in the strength to strive, the blessing lies.

All we know of the Missing Link is that he is missing - and he won't be missed either.

The ones who are insane enough to think that they can rule the world are always the ones who do.

With astonishing wonder, I have seen the magic of life, the power of thoughts, and the beauty of imagination.

Being your age is hard enough without having to act it.

What annoys the hell out of me is the arrogance of some people. They don't even listen to our music, they decided in advance that they don't like it.

I don't believe in ever putting a dog down for behavior issues, because that's just punishing the dog for something wrong that humans did.

We need to think about encryption not as this sort of arcane, black art. It's a basic protection.

For danger levels man and brute And all are fellows in their need.

We tend to value military heroes and Schwarzenegger types who are physically courageous. The heroics of doing the right thing every day even when it is dull and inconvenient are undervalued.

... together we can build the people's Church, a true Church. Not just a hierarchy, or a building, but a real change inside people.