“For the glory of God, the good of others, and the satisfaction of our souls, the aim of the Christian life is our coming to share inChristlikeness or godlinesswhich is holiness rightly understood.”

“Prayer doesnt begin with our needs, but with his bounty.”

“It shouldnt surprise usto find that prayer is not finally about getting things from God, but getting God.”

“He is holy, and so we worship (adoration). He is merciful, and so we repent (confession). He is gracious, and so we express appreciation (thanksgiving). He is loving and caring, and so we petition ...”

“This is the heart of prayernot getting things from God, but getting God.”

“Prayer to God is not only the place for divulging our heart, but also developing our desires.”

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not de...”

“My interpretation can only be as inerrant as I am, and that's good to keep in mind.”

“When you translate the Bible with excessive literalism, you demythologize it. The possibility of a convincing reference to the individual's own spiritual experience is lost. (111)”