The person who sees the difficulties so clearly that he does not discern the possibilities cannot inspire a vision in others.
J. Oswald SandersThe frontiers of the kingdom of God were never advanced by men and women of caution.
J. Oswald SandersDisciples [deep people] are not manufactured wholesale. They are produced one by one, because someone has taken the pains to discipline, to instruct and enlighten, to nurture and train one that is younger.
J. Oswald SandersTrue greatness,true leadership,is found in giving yourself in service to others, not in coaxing or inducing others to serve you. True service is never without cost. Often it comes with a painful baptism of suffering. But the true spiritual leader is focused on the service he and she can render to God and other people, not on the residuals and perks of high office or holy title. We must aim to put more into life than we take out.
J. Oswald Sanders