The apologist is most entrusted with apologetics when capable of arguing his opponent's position better than his opponent.
Many people in a rather reckless context claim to 'just tell it like it is'. In actuality, nobody really stresses what one says so much as the motive behind what one says; hence, he is merely blowing hot air and detracting from 'what is'.
Absurdity is the ecstasy of intellectualism.
Peace is more of an internal settlement rather than what is visible on the external.
Authors can write stories without people assuming that they are autobiographies, but songwriters and poets are often considered to be the characters in their works. I like Michelangelo's vision, 'I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set h...
A solid answer to everything is not necessary. Blurry concepts influence one to focus, but postulated clarity influences arrogance.
From recovery to rags and rags to recovery symbolizes art - a perfect compilation of human imperfections.
Everyone has their own ways of expression. I believe we all have a lot to say, but finding ways to say it is more than half the battle.
Every man has a specific skill, whether it is discovered or not, that more readily and naturally comes to him than it would to another, and his own should be sought and polished. He excels best in his niche - originality loses its authenticity in one...
Time and time again does the pride of man influence his very own fall. While denying it, one gradually starts to believe that he is the authority, or that he possesses great moral dominion over others, yet it is spiritually unwarranted. By that point...
Seemingly minor yet persistent things penetrate the mind over time making it difficult to ever realize the impact; hence, though quite unfortunate, the most dangerous forms of corruption are those that are subtle and below the radar.
If love is blind, then maybe a blind person that loves has a greater understanding of it.
In essence I find that the foundation of modern conservatism is driven by a clinging to God in fear of the world, whereas the foundation of modern liberalism is a clinging to the world in fear of God; albeit, the true foundation should be one's cling...
All individuals have moral deficiencies, and when introducing these to reality one not only strengthens himself but also the confidence of others in the human exigency for Christ due to a reflection throughout the body of Christ.
Grudges are for those who insist that they are owed something; forgiveness, however, is for those who are substantial enough to move on.
I would rather my descendants have greater abilities and a greater knowledge of the love of Christ than I do, much like standing on one's shoulders in order to get a clearer view of the valley.
Christ delves far beyond the means of superficiality, not simply because of his immaculate love, but also because he considers the distinct cases of each individual rather than withholding a broadened perception by use of stereotypes.
For the believer, humility is honesty about one's greatest flaws to a degree in which he is fearless about truly appearing less righteous than another.
It always seems as though the definition of love will remain debatable by an opinionated world.
When a man is penalized for honesty he learns to lie.
A fear of weakness only strengthens weakness.
