We human beings instinctively regard the seen world as the "real" world and the unseen world as the "unreal" world, but the Bible calls for almost the opposite.

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.

Children, as I have said, use back ways and hidden paths, while adults take roads and official paths

Beauty is no local deity, like the Greek and Roman gods, but omnipresent.

I'll back up anything my dad says.

I dont regret anything. I am proud to try a challenge even if I do not exceed.

It’s sad to see them staring wistfully through the window when the door isn’t locked.

Using governmental force to impose a vision on others is intellectual sloth.

If the eternal King started in Bethlehem, so will anyone who follows Him.

Liberals exploit weakness; conservatives offer strength.

Everybody who knows Formula 1 knows McLaren and knows that it is the greatest team in Formula 1.

There have been many frustrating games. I don't there's going to be another one that isn't frustrating. That happens, but that's sport. Otherwise why would there be so much glory in victory.