So if we approach church membership from the perspective of entitlement, we have it upside down. You always ask first what you can do for your church.

Confident and courageous leaders have no problems pointing out their own weaknesses and ignorance.

The concept of an inactive church member is an oxymoron. Biblically, no such church member really exists.

Some churches would rather die than to get out of the comfort of the past.

Healthy church membership means you find your joy in being last, instead of seeking your way and being first.

Faith and optimism are contagious.

Weak leaders of churches blame people and circumstances. Breakout church leaders accept responsibility and see God's possibilities in even difficult situations.

Churches should evaluate everything they do to determine how it can be done better.

I do not want the peace which passeth understanding, I want the understanding which bringeth peace.

Drink, drink! Bacchus is the enemy of Venus."From The Diary Of An Orange Tree

I think drugs are part of the magical possibilities of youth and I wouldn't be here if I had continued with it.

I don't spend a lot of time with anybody.

I do mostly British projects, and for family reasons and life reasons Britain's my home, where I have a lovely garden.

I love tapping. People don't really get to see that as much, but I love doing that.

Our Sabbath practices reveal which Trinity we truly worship: Father, Son, and Spirit... or me, myself, and I.

Dance has such an intensity to it. You become, in a way, an intense person.

The only one you get even with is yourself.

I never understood actors who could just wait around.