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

God is God. I dethrone Him in my heart if I demand that he act in ways that satisfy my idea of justice.

Waiting silently is the hardest thing of all.

It seems disrespectful to me to see ladies in church in very short skirts or skimpy, sleeveless tops. I would imagine that it could be distracting to men who are trying to keep their minds on God.

The devil has made it his business to monopolize on three elements: noise, hurry, crowds. He will not allow quietness.

Spiritual strongholds begin with a thought. One thought becomes a consideration. A consideration develops into an attitude, which leads then to action. Action repeated becomes a habit, and a habit establishes a "power base for the enemy," that is, a stronghold.

The process of shaping the child, shapes also the mother herself. Reverence for her sacred burden calls her to all that is pure and good, that she may teach primarily by her own humble, daily example.