Faith's most severe tests come not when we see nothing, but when we see a stunning array of evidence that seems to prove our faith vain.

God's command 'Go ye, and preach the gospel to every creature' was the categorical imperative. The question of personal safety was wholly irrelevant.

Discipline, for the Christian, begins with the body. We have only one. It is this body that is the primary material given to us for sacrifice. We cannot give our hearts to God and keep our bodies for ourselves.

The only crown Jesus ever wore on earth was a crown of thorns.

A whole lot of what we call 'struggling' is simply delayed obedience.

Cold prayers, like cold suitors, are seldom effective in their aims.

Things happen which would not happen without prayer. Let us not forget that.