For Ragamuffins, God's name is Mercy. We see our darkness as a prized possession because it drives us into the heart of God. Without mercy our darkness would plunge us into despair - for some, self-destruction. Time alone with God reveals the unfathomable depths of the poverty of the spirit. We are so poor that even our poverty is not our own: It belongs to the mysterium tremendum of a loving God.

It is not easy to explain why God permits evil; but it is impossible for an atheist to explain the existence of goodness. How could a spiritless, soul-less, cross-less, Godless universe become the center of faith, purity, sacrifice, and martyrdom? How can decency be the decent thing if there is no God? Since God is love, why should we be surprised that want of it should end in pain, hate, broken hearts, and war?

I see murky visions of other gods and rival magic."That REALLY didn't sound good."What do you mean?" I asked. "what OTHER GODS?""I don't know, Sadie. But Egypt has always faced challenges from outside –– magicians from elsewhere, even gods from elsewhere. Just be vigilant."~Ruby & Sadie Kane about...? Possibly Greeks?

“The happiness of the creature consists in rejoicing in God, by which also God is magnified and exalted”

“God is not present in idols. Your feelings are your god. The soul is your temple.”

“I think in church you're raised like God is God and you are here.”

“Nobody talks so constantly about God as those who insist that there is no God”

“How small regard is had to the oath of God by men professing the name of God.”

The presence or calling of God can be no reasons but the guidance of God because of His glorification.

If we don't fear God, it's because we don't know God.