Ah, how many Marahs have been sweetened by a simple, satisfying glimpse of the Tree and the Love which underwent its worst confict there. Yes, the Cross is the tree that sweetens the waters. 'Love never faileth.

I couldn’t have asked for more than God in deliberate grace has surprised me with!

I have felt the impact of your prayer in these past weeks. I am certain now that nothing has had a more powerful infl uence on this life of mine than your prayers.

What good are Greek, commentaries, insight, gift, and all the rest, if there is no heart for Christ?

Ninety-five percent of our wool is going to China.

When it comes time to die, make sure that all you have to do is die.

Lord, give me firmness without hardness, steadfastness without dogmatism, love without weakness.