Yet, there is a sense of some deep sort that runs entirely contrary to human nature, that in putting ourselves first, we must by necessity put others first.

We ask, ‘Why the need for God?’ Maybe the better question is ‘Why the need not to need Him?’ And could it be that that question in fact evidences our need for Him?

You are not made in ‘your image’. You are, in fact, made in ‘God’s image’. Therefore, which one are you looking for when you look in the mirror?

If I’ve prayed, I never have to worry about being the first one to show up.

In the end, if we don't have God we don't have anything other than an end.

The darkness that follows a sunset is never so dark that it can change the inevitability of a sunrise.

Faith is rare because fear is rampant. For faith will demand that I step into places that fear itself fears to go.

Forgiveness allows the burdens that we carry to become the histories that we forget.

When we choose to stay down, we are in reality confusing wisdom with cowardice. When we choose to stand back up, we are using wisdom to overcome cowardice.

I can arrogantly brag that the doors I choose in life open wide and grant me unobstructed passage. But the widest doors tend to lead to the worst places.

A compass calibrated by my greed is a rather shrewd way to legitimize my agenda. However, true north on a compass such as this is a straight line to the edge of a really big cliff.

Less is more, especially in relationships. You must understand and appreciate the importance of quality in relationships over quantity.

Be calm when your wife yells at you, calmer when she chastens you, but be terrified when she ignores you.

The train blows through towndelivering reality, slapping my face and screaming, “You are alone”Rose colored memories drown, taking their last breath.

sometimes being silent is the best way to appreciate the moment

Retirement is a stage where an employer discards an employee that he cannot exploit further.

Laughter is a celebration of our failings. That's what clowns are for. And that's what I am.

Don't let weeds grow around your dreams.

I opened the window and my heart. The sun flooded my house and Love flooded my soul.

The house is a castle which the King cannot enter.

I have never felt in tune with the whole rock industry.