“When criticism doesn't make sense, it is usually coming from a different place.”

“Why would anyone want perfection when growth comes from flaws?”

“Marriage is what you make of it, and God has many versions of what that looks like based on what different souls need, in order to grow.”

“The art of being wise is the art of knowing that solutions don’t come from individuals, but rather experiences.”

“It is not love that keeps us stuck in the past. Love fades over time. What introspective hearts seek is simply unanswered questions about why terrible things can happen to very good people. Closure never comes from reflection. It only comes from God's guidance and promptings.”

“Strength of character comes from being hit by stray verbal stones, while protecting discarded ciphers in the snow.”

“Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, but I chose neither one. Instead, I set sail in my little boat to watch a sunset from a different view that couldn't be seen from shore. Then I climbed the tallest mountain peak to watch the amber sun through the clouds. Finally, I traveled to the darkest part of the valley to see the last glimmering rays of light through the misty fog. It was every perspective I experienced on my journey that left the leaves trodden black, and that has made all the difference.”