The only expenditure, and all its outworkings, for which God can be held to be responsible is that which He directs.

Our enemy is more aware than we are of the spiritual possibilities that depend upon obedience.

God Hold us to that which drew us first, when the Cross was the attraction, and we wanted nothing else.

If our children were to grow up truthful they much be taught by those who had a regard for truth; and not just a casual regard, a delicate regard. On this point we were adamant.

There is nothing dreary or doubtful about (the life). It is meant to be continually joyful...We are called to a settled happiness in the Lord whose joy is our strength.

Hereby perceive we the love of God, because He laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren." How often I think of that 'ought.' No sugary sentiment there. Just the stern, glorious trumpet call, OUGHT. But can words tell the joy buried deep within? Mine cannot. It laughs at words.

One must as willingly be nothing, as something.