I don't believe our works save us, but I believe they follow us into heaven and bring glory to God.

People assume when they come into a church and see a person up there speaking, 'That person must be a good person.' My challenge through the years has been believing that: 'I guess I must be a really good person.' I struggle with it. It just helps me to keep that confessional posture.

I believe a personal relationship with God is healthy, but organized religion has potential for danger, in whatever faith.

Courage does not panic; it prays. Courage does not bemoan; it believes. Courage does not languish; it listens