Dependence on the Lord is wisdom and self-reliance is foolishness. But dependence on the Lord does not mean laziness, it means prayerful action and patient perseverance...

Prayer is talking to God… but it’s so much more than that… it’s the beat of our heart, the attitude of our mind, the song on our tongue, the direction of our thoughts…

But never forget: When everything feels like it's falling to pieces, the pieces might actually just be falling into place.

With God, all things are possible- including, dominating adulthood, swimming upstream for life, and living in light of eternity in a world that tells you all you can do is live for the moment.

Disappointments are often my greatest motivation.

But can you trust something that can end as suddenly as it begins?

Because Of You, My Heart Exploded Into Stars

She looked mean, but I think that was her natural resting face.

I'd love to travel to the Holy Land.

I would prefer you not to say, "That was the most terribly written piece I've ever read." That would hurt me. But you don't think I'm the best person in the world? Well, alright.

Talk ought always to run obliquely, not nose to nose with no chance of mental escape.

I trust we shall never be reduced to the painful extremity of seeking the aid of Mirabeau.

Most people believe you have to have some moral absolutes if you want to hold back chaos.

I'm actually totally the prude of my family.