There is something that pretends to be christianity which is mostly mood. The measure of its faith is merely the measure of its feeling.

Loneliness is a required course for leadership.

Until the will and the affections are brought under the authority of Christ, we have not begun to understand, let alone to accept, His lordship.

Waiting silently is the hardest thing of all.

Experience has taught me that the Shepherd is far more willing to show His sheep the path than the sheep are to follow. He is endlessly merciful, patient, tender, and loving. If we, His stupid and wayward sheep, really want to be led, we will without fail be led. Of that I am sure.

Freedom begins way back. It begins not with doing what you want but with doing what you ought - that is, with discipline.

I believe a woman, in order to be a good wife, must be (among other things) both sensual and maternal.