“Pretentiousness repels but authenticity attracts, and vulnerability is the pathway to intimacy.”

“A pretentious, showy life is an empty life; a plain and simple life is a full life.”

“Authenticity is the exact opposite of what you find in some churches.”

“At first opposites attract. Then opposites attack.”

“If you are a member of a small group or class, I urge you to make a group covenant that includes the nine characteristics of biblical fellowship: We will share our true feelings (authenticity), forgive each other (mercy), speak the truth in love (honesty), admit our weaknesses (humility), respect our differences (courtesy), not gossip (confidentiality), and make group a priority (frequency).”

“You weren't put on earth to be remembered. You were put here to prepare for eternity.”

“We are products of our past, but we don't have to be prisoners of it.”