There is but one true Giver in the universe; all else are debtors.

When I pray for another person, I am praying for God to open my eyes so that I can see that person as God does, and then enter into the stream of love that God already directs toward that person.

I have learned that faith means trusting in advance what will make sense only in reverse.

Yet as I read the birth stories about Jesus I cannot help but conclude that though the world may be tilted toward the rich and powerful, God is tilted toward the underdog.

In a nutshell, the Bible from Genesis 3 to Revelation 22 tells the story of a God reckless with desire to get his family back.

Grace, like water, flows to the lowest part.

The proof of spiritual maturity is not how pure you are but awareness of your impurity. That very awareness opens the door to grace.

Any discussion of how pain and suffering fit into God's scheme ultimately leads back to the cross.

No one ever converted to Christianity because they lost the argument.

In the stories of extravagant grace given to us by Jesus, there are no loopholes disqualifying us from God's love.

I doubt God keeps track of how many arguments we win; God may indeed keep track of how well we love.

Writing is a worthwhile work.

A “self-leader” is the positively influence you have on yourself and on others without any influence with your titles and positions. You must be able to lead yourself before you can lead others.

Love hurts. There is nothing as painful as heartbreak. But in order to learn to love again, you must learn to trust again.

A poet must learn to wage war.

I was horrible at everything I ever tried to do and people respect me. The American Dream has come true!!

Don't put down a deposit on worry.

Bad boyfriends don't disguise themselves; their girlfriends do it for them.

Anyone as selfish and determined as you are is never helpless.

An un-named song is like an un-named child, it has no identity.

It's better to have a malign providence than an indifferent one.