The Bible makes it clear that every time that there is a story of faith, it is completely original. God's creative genius is endless.

Good poetry survives not when it is pretty or beautiful or nice but when it is true: accurate and honest.

One way to define spiritual life is getting so tired and fed up with yourself you go on to something better, which is following Jesus.

It is easier to find guides, someone to tell you what to do, than someone to be with you in a discerning, prayerful companionship as you work it out yourself. This is what spiritual direction is.