“Evangelicals always assume that humor and faith are contradictory. It'...” — Mike Yaconelli Quote

“Evangelicals always assume that humor and faith are contradictory. It's OK to smile, to be nice, but not frivolous.”

“We've lost touch with our souls. We've been nourishing our minds, our relational skills, our theological knowledge, our psychological well-being, our physiological health... but we've abandoned our souls.”

“That's why we trust the Bible - it speaks to both realities: the unchanging human condition and the constantly changing cultural conditions. It speaks to all generations. We trust the Bible because it's the truth. It was the truth when it was written, and it is the truth now. It's the truth now because it's living truth.”

“Reader, suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself.”

“You couldn't be satisfied with being an amateur asshole, could you, Jimbo! You had to go and turn pro on me!”

“The downside of my celebrity is that I cannot go anywhere in the world without being recognized. It is not enough for me to wear dark sunglasses and a wig. The wheelchair gives me away.”