I'd rather be able to pray than to be a great preacher; Jesus Christ never taught his disciples how to preach, but only how to pray.

The Bible was not given for our information but for our transformation.

Every true work of God has had its bitter enemies - not only outside, but also inside - just as in the days of Nehemiah.

We are not fountains ourselves; but the Word of God is the true fountain.

The Christian on his knees sees more than the philosopher on tiptoe. God sends no one away empty except those who are full of themselves.

Temptations are like tramps. Treat them kindly, and they will return bringing others with them. Temptations are never so dangerous as when they come to us in a religious garb.

Everybody wants to enjoy heaven after they die, but they don't want to be heavenly-minded while they live.