God is the Truth. The Bible is the truth about the Truth. Theology is the truth about the truth about the Truth.

Experience is the oracle of truth; and where its responses are unequivocal, they ought to be conclusive and sacred.

I want to be simple. I think that we try - and we think when we grow up - that we have the truth, because we experience and stuff. But that bullsh*t actually.

It is astonishing with how little reading a doctor can practice medicine, but is not astonishing how badly he may do it.

Statistics are like a drunk with a lampost: used more for support than illumination.

I love to read. I remember hearing that the average author takes two years to write a book. So when I read a book, I feel like I am getting two years of life experiences.

For loving draws us more to things than knowing does, since good is found by going to the thing, whereas the true is found when the thing comes to us.

Sweet Jesus, you did not forget me when I forgot you. Thank you for singing your song of grace into my life over and over again. Give me the wisdom to see your work in all circumstances. In your precious name I pray, amen.

Reaching for the Bible on the end table.) There's an answer for every occasion in here. Like a map for life.

The first step in reading the Bible is to ask God to help you understand it … Don't go to Scripture looking for your own idea; go searching for God's …

Which leads us to a second tool you need—an open Bible.

God is in this crisis. Ask him to give you an index card—sized plan, two or three steps you can take today. Seek counsel from someone who has faced a similar challenge. Ask friends to pray. Look for resources. Reach out to a support group. Most importantly, make a plan.