We must think ourselves empty when coming to the text of scripture and read ourselves full.

The only true conqueror who shall be crowned in the end is he who continues until war's trumpet is blown no more.... Christian, wear your shield close to your armor and cry earnestly to God, that by His Spirit you may endure to the end.

There are times in our Christian life when we cannot see beyond the next step and we have to trust God.

The providence of God does not relieve us of our human responsibility: it doesn't call for inactivity, it calls for activity.

Only when we are captured by an overwhelming sense of awe and reverence in the presence of God, will we begin to worship God in spirit and in truth.

The story line of the Bible is the story line of God taking the initiative in seeking out a people who are His very own.

The preacher's task is to declare what God has said, explain the meaning, and establish the implications so that no one will mistake its relevance.