The verb 'highly favored' (Luke 1:28) is the same as 'made us accepted' in Ephesians 1:6, referring to all of God's children. All true believers have been 'highly graced' by the Lord.

The Cross was the place of your spiritual birth; it must ever be the spot for renewing your health, for it is the sanatorium of every sin-sick soul. The blood is the true balm of Gilead; it is the only catholicon [remedy] which heals every spiritual disease.

I believe that when Paul plants and Apollos waters, God gives the increase; and I have no patience with those who throw the blame on God when it belongs to themselves.

Trust in the person's promise who dares to refuse what they fear they cannot perform.

If your religion does not make you holy, it will damn you. It is simply painted pageantry to go to hell in.

I would sooner pluck one single brand from the burning than explain all mysteries.

Think not of the sinner or the greatness of his sin, but think of the greatness of the Savior!