When we honestly ask God the 'why' question, He doesn't give us answers as much as He gives us Himself.

Faith isn't the ability to believe long and far into the misty future. It's simply taking God at His Word and taking the next step.

Nothing is a surprise to God; nothing is a setback to His plans; nothing can thwart His purposes; and nothing is beyond His control.

Heartache forces us to embrace God out of desparate, urgent need. God is never closer than when your heart is aching.

I want to stay in the habit of 'glancing' at my problems and 'gazing' at my Lord.

The weaker we feel, the harder we lean on God. And the harder we lean the stronger we grow.

Sometimes God allows what he hates to accomplish what he loves.

I'd rather be in this wheelchair knowing God than on my feet without him.

God doesn't just give us grace; He gives us Jesus, the Lord of grace.

He has chosen not to heal me, but to hold me. The more intense the pain, the closer His embrace.

Each one of us is God's special work of art. Through us, He teaches and inspires, delights and encourages, informs and uplifts all those who view our lives.

And I hope she does not live in a dark world. Because even the most terrible loss doesn't have to make you darker

The art of hearing what somebody has to say is actually, listening.

Ancient history, besides the still unequalled excellence of the writers, is the best instrument for cultivating the historical sense.

Even if we're facing bigotry or racism, we can still be successful.

We are not at the mercy of events that transpired in our childhood unless we believe we are.

We cannot avoid growing old; but we can avoid growing cold.

My next adventure will be being in a car with Mischa at the wheel.

We need to do a better job of keeping oceans healthy.

If something is wrong, it matters not if a thousand men are for it; you must still oppose it. If something is just, no amount of popular outcry should stay you from your course.

The time to guard against corruption and tyranny is before they shall have gotten hold of us.