Father sat down on the edge of the narrow bed. "Corrie," he began gently, "when you and I go to Amsterdam-when do I give you your ticket?" I sniffed a few times, considering this. "Why, just before we get on the train." "Exactly. And our wise Father in heaven knows when we're going to need things, too. Don't run out ahead of Him, Corrie. When the time comes that some of us will have to die, you will look into your heart and find the strength you need-just in time.

when we are powerless to do a thing, it is a great joy that we can come and step inside the ability of Jesus

We deal with God - who is Love. He isn't a dictator. He is a loving Father. There is no end to what He would like to do for us.

A religion that is small enough for our understanding would not be big enough for our needs.

If a bird is flying for pleasure, it flies with the wind, but if it meets danger it turns and faces the wind, in order that it may rise higher.

Forgiveness is the key that unlocks the door of resentment and the handcuffs of hatred. It is a power that breaks the chains of bitterness and the shackles of selfishness.

I would much rather be the trusting child of a rich Father, than a beggar at the door of worldly men.