Using only nonnarrative portions of the Bible to interpret narrative is not only disrespectful to the narrative portions but also suggests a misguided approach to nonnarrative parts of the Bible.

Because I am committed to the truth of Scripture, I must try to understand what Scripture says, even if it transcends my own experience.

We should know and celebrate God with our whole person. While too many Christians neglect to serve God with the mind, others cultivate only their minds and neglect the emotional aspects of worship.

He does miracles when we need them—not for our entertainment or to make us feel “spiritual.

Can you drown in grief? She turned away sharply, angry with her own frailty. She had no time for the luxury of self-pity.

how do I stop hurting the people who love me and how do I stop getting hurt by the people I love?

Can a faith that does nothing be called sincere?

I've been interested in dreams since I as a kid and I've wanted to do a film about them for a long time.

I do believe female directors, as well as our female writer, can bring out male vulnerability that some men can't because they can't face it.

I love independent filmmaking. I don't agree with a lot of it, but that's the point.

time stood still. I fell into that beloved space that writers fall into, the reason most write, as it's better than drugs or alcohol ... a high without hangover, an affair without pain.

I've rarely gotten a good review in my life, yet, to paraphrase Noel Coward, I am happy to console myself with the bitter palliative of commercial success.

I like the dueling club scene, where Daniel and I fight with our wands. I thought it was a brilliant scene to shoot. I think the end product looked really good.

Brand inside is more important than brand outside for sustained success.