Thoughts From the Diary Of A Desperate Man by Walter A. Henrichsen

"Seemingly senseless pain and trauma engulfs much of life. If you seek to follow Him, you must be content to trust His character rather than your ability to understand. The difference between a knife in the hand of an assassin and a knife in the hand of a surgeon is intent: both inflict severe pain. You must decide whether God is an assassin or a surgeon. But remember, your choice does not change God, only your opinion."

"If you cannot forgive because of hurt inflicted by others, you will be unwilling to be vulnerable for fear of being hurt again. Because people are sinners, you cannot love and you cannot minister without getting hurt."

"God charges the state with the task of justice, the individual with forgiveness. When the state seeks to be merciful, oppression and injustice reign."

"God has no grandchildren. Each follower of Christ must develop his own convictions and perspective."