Paul sees all kinds of sins in himself and all kinds of accomplishments too, but he refuses to connect them with his identity.

Legalistic remorse says, "I broke God's rules," while real repentance says, "I broke God's heart."

God sees us as we are, loves us as we are, and accepts us as we are. But by His grace, He does not leave us as we are.

The basic purpose of prayer is not to bend God's will to mine, but to mold my will into His.

Jesus didn't come to tell us the answers to the questions of life, he came to be the answer.

The only person who dares wake up a king at 3:00 AM for a glass of water is a child. We have that kind of access

Everyone says they want community and friendship. But mention accountability or commitment to people, and they run the other way.

God looks at the anxious and says, I tore my Son to shreds for you, and you're afraid I will not give you what you need?

There are some needs only you can see. There are some hands only you can hold. There are some people only you can reach.

If our identity is in our work, rather than Christ, success will go to our heads, and failure will go to our hearts.

In religion, you obey because God is useful. In Christianity, you obey because God is beautiful.

Start a compassion movement in your community by being a living example of kindness.

The great idea is the one that is either saleable or is worthy of imitation.

As Socrates so philosophically put it, since we don't know what death is, it is illogical to fear it.

Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted.

India-Seychelles relations have been characterized by close friendship, understanding and cooperation.

I've reached a happy stage in my life - you can call it "happy" - but I have no expectations anymore. I'm glad I'm not young anymore.

A man is as young as his spinal column.

I have lived long enough both in years and in accomplishments.

Reconciliation cannot be used to pass comprehensive health care reform. It won't work because it was never designed for that kind of significant legislation; it was designed for deficit reduction.

Surround yourself with great people; delegate authority; get out of the way