The Greek makes the distinction between petros and petra simply because it is trying to preserve the pun, and in Greek the feminine petra could not very well serve as a masculine name.

As a Christian, I am responsible for the furniture of my mind.

You will find more saints are interested in antichrist than Christ.

Although it is true that petros and petra can mean 'stone' and 'rock' respectively in earlier Greek, the distinction is largely confined to poetry.

Collectively the media; the meat, oil, and dairy industries; most prominent chefs and cookbook authors; and our own government are not presenting accurate advice about the healthiest way to eat.

A good editor understands what you're talking and writing about and doesn't meddle too much.

Shoulders are from God and burdens too.

Love is the one thing stronger than desire and the only proper reason to resist temptation.

If you want to be popular, preach happiness. If you want to be unpopular, preach holiness.

Hearing from fans is the best feeling in the world.

I'm interested in reality, and I'm interested in survival. I'm interested in people who aren't the lucky ones, who maybe have a tougher time surviving, and telling their story.

He who enjoys a good neighbor, said the Greeks, has a precious possession. Same goes for neighbour's wife.

I have been saying for many years that we are using the word 'guru' only because 'charlatan' is too long to fit into a headline.

When we kill animals to eat them they end up killing us because their flesh...was never intended for human beings, who are naturally herbivores.