The deep meaning of the cross of Christ is that there is no suffering on earth that is not borne by God.

To recognize the significant in the factual is wisdom.

Desires to which we cling closely can easily prevent us from being what we ought to be and can be; and on the other hand, desires repeatedly mastered for the sake of present duty make us richer.Lack of desire is poverty.

The pursuit of purity is not about the suppression of lust, but about the reorientation of one's life to a larger goal.

The heart clings to collected treasure. Stored-up possessions get between me and God. Where my treasure is, there is my trust, my security, my comfort, my God. Treasure means idolatry.

Often we combat our evil thoughts most effectively if we absolutely refuse to allow them to be expressed in words.

There remains an experience of incomparable value.