We read, we hear, we believe a good theology of grace. But that’s not the way we live. The good news of the Gospel of grace has not penetrated the level of our emotions.

We cannot change our memories, but we can change their meaning and the power they have over us.

God is not against us for our sins. God is for us against our sins.

True faith is never found alone; it is accompanied by expectation.

I worked with two young women translators. One died and the other received a death threat from the Taliban.

When something really hits me, it makes me want to either jump off something really high or lie down and be buried. I want people to get hit and caught by my music.

I wish you'd keep my hands to yourself.

Aspiration, it seems, is in danger of becoming the preserve of the wealthy.

Be open to other people's ideas. Don't get arrogant about your ideas. Shoot a lot of options so you're not stuck with just one version of something.

How can land be owned by another man. Warns one can not steal what was given as a gift. Is the sky owned by birds and the rivers owned by fish.

I think there can always be beauty in struggle.

Being young is an 18 year prison sentence for a crime your parents committed. But you do get time off for good behavior.