“We may pick and choose to graft different fruits onto our spiritual tree, but regardless of what we call it, others will see a confusing fruit salad.”

“So why should we focus mainly on the life and teachings of Jesus? One main simple truth: because He stands in the center for us.”

“Our human lives serve much like frames for our spiritual lives.”

“Tragically weve forgotten the reason were even here at all.Worst still, we remember its just that we feel so comfortable.Do we notice, do we even careAll the people that are lost out there?Dont you...”

“God willl the way.”

“If you will have to dwell on anything, think of noble pure thoughts.”

“And the time came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”

“Logically, you should go to school, get good grades, go to college, get a good degree, go into the workplace, then work hard and be happy. The only problem is that happiness isn't logical.”

“You are the cause of your suffering. That means that you alone have the power to change it.”

“Except for the point, the still point, There would be no dance, and there is only the dance”

“My biggest fear, even now, is that I will hear Jesus' words and walk away, content to settle for less than radical obedience to Him.”

“Through the present moment, you have access to the power of life itself, that which has traditionally been called "God." As soon as you turn away from it, God ceases to be a reality in your life, a...”