“The task of resisting our own oppression does not relieve us of the responsibility of acknowledging our complicity in the oppression of others.”

Heads of warring nations could learn a lot about how to achieve lasting peace by watching dogs and cats who live in the same house.

The task for each of us, White and of color, is to identify what our own sphere of influence is (however large or small) and to consider how it might be used to interrupt the cycle of racism.

We all get misinformation growing up about people who are different from ourselves.

Many white people experience themselves as powerless, even in the face of privilege. But the fact is that we all have a sphere of influence, some domain in which we exercise some level of power and control.

In order to prevent chronic discomfort, Whites may learn not to notice.

To say that it is not our fault does not relieve us of responsibility. However, we may not have polluted the air, but we need to take responsibility, along with others, for cleaning it up.

God does not change us in order to love us. He loves us in order to change us.

Failure in the past does not nullify purpose in the future.

God does business with those who mean business.

The king reigns but does not govern.

..Science is changing. God’s Word does not change!

I think winter wear is communal.

In the book, D’Artagnan doesn’t actually become an official Musketeer until quite near the end.

One of the problems of this genre is that there are cliches everywhere, and you’ve got to be careful and watch out.