To try deliberately for self-actualization is like trying very hard to fall asleep or to have a good time.

A humble person is more likely to be self confident... a person with real humility knows how much they are loved.

... the way to thrive is to help others thrive; the way to flourish is to help others flourish; the way to fulfill yourself is to spend yourself.

To speak of sin without grace is to minimize the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the fruit of the Spirit, and the hope of shalom.

Recalling and confessing our sin is like taking out the garbage: once is not enough.

People tethered to God by faith can let themselves go because they know they will get themselves back.

All sin is equally wrong, but not all sin is equally bad.

Do not hide your light for fear of what others may think of you. Let it shine and be a reflection of what is possible.

There are many fish in the sea, but never let a good one swim away.

Don't get so holy, Pearce. Life isn't holy.

I like being able to walk into an old town and find good local food.

The day of judgment will be a day when the skeletons come out of the closets! And each of us will be standing there to face the record.

One finds oneself saying: 'I know the right question, but ... this is not exactly the right time to ask it.'

I operate under the assumption that the mass media will never be accurate. ... It operates with the objective to simplify and exaggerate, which is exactly what Walt Disney told his cartoonists.

I don't like guys who will lie down and take it. I want someone who'll fight back. I like people who can argue well.

I'm too frightened of confrontation, so I will always tip - even if the service has been really shoddy.

I don't want to be somebody else.