Pride takes many forms, but spiritual pride is the most grievous. To become proud of spiritual gifts or leadership position is to forget that all we have is from God, all the position we occupy is God's appointment.

The final estimate of men shows that history cares not an iota for the rank or title a man has borne, or the office he has held, but only the quality of his deeds and the character of his mind and heart.

Once the joy of intimacy with God has been experienced, life becomes unbearable without it.

If the world is to hear the church's voice today, leaders are needed who are authoritative, spiritual, and sacrificial. Sacrificial, because this trait follows the model of Jesus, who gave Himself for the whole world and who calls us to follow in His steps.

Sacrifice is the ecstasy of giving the best we have to the One we love most.

Eyes that look are common; eyes that see are rare.

Each of us is as full of the Spirit as we really want to be.