Years ago my friend Alan Groff shared this definition: "love is the accurate estimate and the adequate supply of another person's need.

The story God is writing through your life is someone else's subplot. It was true for David's mighty men. It's true for me. And it's true for you.

But as long as Aaron and Hur lifted his arms, the army was victorious. All of us need Aarons and Hurs in our lives. We need people who are strong when we're weak. We need people who are full of faith when we're running on empty. We need people who will fight for us on their knees. We all need a prayer circle!

Grief can take care of itself, but to get the full value of joy must have somebody to divide it with.

Man is a Religious Animal. He is the only Religious Animal. He is the only animal that has the True Religion - several of them. He is the only animal that loves his neighbor as himself and cuts his throat if his theology isn't straight. He has made a graveyard of the globe in trying his honest best to smooth his brother's path to happiness and heaven.

I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it.

The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer someone else up.

On the outskirts of every agony sits some observant fellow who points.

It's funny when you get married, you do find other couples to hang out with.

If you want to achieve your goals, help others achieve theirs.

Make your goal to do a tremendous amount to improve your audience's lives.

By trying we can easily endure adversity. Another man's, I mean.