“Outings are so much more fun when we can savor them through the children's eyes.”

“The hatred you're carrying is a live coal in your heart - far more damaging to yourself than to them. ”

“Patterning your life around other's opinions is nothing more than slavery. ”

“It was a family joke that Lydia's domestic tendencies were somehow misplaced when she was created.”

“Forgiveness is almost a selfish act because of its immense benefits to the one who forgives.”

“Just think of what would have happened to poor old Naaman if he had decided to dunk himself only once?”

“John Davis smells like Play-Doh. When we were in elementary school, it wasn’t a big deal. I mean, we were kids. Play-Doh was pretty high on the awesome scale. But there comes a time when a guy should stop smelling like crafting supplies and develop a more manly scent, like campfire or gym floor.”