Therefore we examine with considerable diligence the consensus of the true, learned, and purer antiquity, and we love and praise the testimonies of the fathers which agree with the Scripture.

In the first place, our faith ought to lay hold on Christ as God and man in that nature by which He has been made our neighbor, kinsman, and brother.

For Christ, both God and man, must lay hold on us in order that there may be a union between Him and us.

I am calling attention just to the main points of these tremendously important matters, which can be understood better by pious meditation than explained by human language.

Thus first of all in His own person He sanctified, restored, and blessed human nature.

Some had the custom of receiving the Eucharist daily, some twice a week, some on the Lord's day, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, some only on the Lord's Day.

And there is a difference between the essence of a Sacrament and its use.

The Gospel declares those who believe righteous and saved.

And Christ says of that which is blessed, which is offered, received, eaten and drunk: This is My body; this is My blood.

You can't start a fire without a spark

I went to high school with some wonderful people, but my entire high school experience was just waiting to leave.

If second hand smoke is killing that many people and nicotine is so addictive then why is no one addicted to second hand smoke?

When I first decided to open a restaurant, I was turned down by several banks. It was the late 80's and many restaurants were failing. I refused to give up because I knew I had a good concept.

The whole world lives for pleasure. The only difference is theirs is fleeting, while ours is forever in Jesus.

The opportunity for greater courage comes in the most ordinary of moments.

I'm not really the nurturer type.

When you're writing, it's rather like going on a very long walk

My opinion is that the only two computer companies that are software-driven are Apple and NeXT, and I wonder about Apple.

In all cases where doubt crops up, ask yourself, "If I had a gun to my head and had to do it, how would I do it?" It's not as hard as you think.