There's nothing wrong with a little fear. Being fearful can save your life-it's saved mine on more than one occasion-but too much fear can stop you from living.

A partner can encourage you, maybe even stop you from falling, but they can't get you to the top. That's entirely up to you.

...what makes a story unique is not necessarily the information in the story but what the writer chooses to put in or leave out.(pg. 146-147)

You can never tell you the mountain will allow and who it will not.

For a climber, saying that you are stopping by Everest is like saying that you are stopping by to see God.

You don't have to be alone to feel alone.

The only thing you'll find on the summit of Mount Everest is a divine view. The things that really matter lie far below.

My heavenly citizenship makes the whole world a foreign mission field.

This is Simba," Nicole said, pointing to the lion. "Is he dangerous?" Asked Chase. "Not really. He mauled a trainer, but nothing much.

This is Simba, " Nicole said, pointing to the lion. "Is he dangerous?" Asked Chase."Not really. He mauled a trainer, but nothing much.

Just how difficult it is to write biography can be reckoned by anybody who sits down and considers just how many people know the real truth about his or her love affairs.

I am writing just to inspire you, encourage you, empower you, and give you hope when you are fighting your life's battle.

When we believe that God expects us to try hard to become who Jesus wants us to be, we will live in that blurry, frustrating land of Should Be rather than trust in The One Who Is.

The go-between wears out a thousand sandals.

If you aren't building a social enterprise, I don't know what your business model will be in 5 years

Confidence is everything, but a little makeup can't hurt.

One time I tried to marry a chicken.

Revenge has a way of corroding you, the revenger. You know it doesn't heal you.

I would hate people to think bossy is all I can do.

If we could only live the way we know deep down we should, we would guarantee ourselves a life of richness & fulfillment.