A father acts on behalf of his children by working, providing, intervening, struggling, and suffering for them. In so doing, he really stands in their place. He is not an isolated individual, but incorporates the selves of several people in his own self.

Discipleship is not an offer that man makes to Christ.

Desires repeatedly mastered for the sake of present duty make us richer. Lack of desire is poverty.

We must be ready to allow ourselves to be interrupted by God. God will be constantly crossing our paths and canceling our plans by sending us people with claims and petitions.

Salvation is free, but discipleship will cost you your life

Only those who put tomorrow completely into God's hand and receive fully today what they need for their lives are really secure.

If you set out to seek freedom, then learn above all things to govern your soul and your senses . . . only through discipline may a man learn to be free.