Seriously, however, I learn a lot about my physical life in the aging and changing of my body.

I have glaucoma, so use eye drops both morning and night.

I find Jesus my confidant and companion, brother and savior; our relationship is intimate, vulnerable, demanding yet comfortable and reassuring.

By my definition, prayer is consciously hanging out with God. Being with God in a deliberate way.

Real answers need to be found in dialogue and interaction and, yes, our shared human condition. This means being open to one another instead of simply fighting to maintain a prescribed position.

Entrenched scriptural literalism is, in my opinion, completely out of touch with reality.

Jesus is an example. We have other examples, including many of our ancestors as role models who understood the inner meaning of our orientation.

I have osteoarthritis, which especially affects my knees.

Speaking for myself, my very integrity as a human being needs to include my freedom to explore who I am both spiritually and sexually. Not just to explore - but to practice.

However one might pray - in any verbal way or completely without words - is unimportant to God. What matters is the heart's intent.

Fear has been good to yours truly.

The first principle of life is love. The second principle is kindness. The third principle is compassion. The fourth principle is trust. The firth principle is integrity.

Own your growth and your schedule!

I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence but it comes from within. It is there all the time.

Be good, be young, be true! Evil is nothing but vanity, let us have the pride of good, and above all let us never despair.

Quiet, deep breath after any prayer is another form of Amen.

If you create any open space within yourself, love will fill it.

You're a part of me. I'm a part of you and we are all a part of this great nothingness.

The more I work the happier I am.

Oratory is the power of beating down your adversary's arguments and putting better in their place.