Without God, life has no purpose, and without purpose, life has no meaning. Without meaning, life has no significance or hope.

[And lately, Thomas has been re-reading a book he's found particularly meaningful:] The Purpose Driven Life ... If you only talk about the past, there is no future.

Being successful and fulfilling your lifes purpose are not at all the same thing; You can reach all your personal goals, become a raving success by the worlds standard and still miss your purpose in this life.

You were made by God and for God, and until you understand that, life will never make sense.

The best use of life is love. The best expression of love is time. The best time to love is now.

The purpose of influence is to "speak up for those who have no influence." (Pr.31:8) It's not about you.