“When the world careens out of control, we can rest in the fact that God spun this world with a simple word.”

“Nothing significant in the kingdom of God happens unless death occurs.”

“Our task shouldn't be punishing the villains in our lives, but enlarging the God who heals us from all wounds.”

“Dare to be brave today, and trust that when you extend your wings, you will fly.”

“He created us for adventure, not ease.”

“Growth comes in the aftermath of failure, not wild success.”

“When we last out at ourselves for having lost control, we are reminded that we never can be in total control, that all life asks of us is to do our best to cope with what is handed to us.”