Feast of Stephen, Deacon, First Martyr, the man who will not act until he knows all will never act at all.

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

The sound of 'gentle stillness' after all the thunder and wind have passed will the ultimate Word from God.

Wherever you are, be all there! Live to the hilt every situation you believe to be the will of God.

I have prayed for new men, fiery, reckless men, possessed of uncontrollably youthful passion-these lit by the Spirit of God. I have prayed for new words, explosive, direct, simple words. I have prayed for new miracles. Explaining old miracles will not do. If God is to be known as the God who does wonders in heaven and earth, then God must produce for this generation. Lord, fill preachers and preaching with Thy power. How long dare we go on without tears, without moral passions, hatred and love? Not long, I pray, Lord Jesus, not long.

For my generation I must have the oracles of God in fresh terms.

Lord, make my way prosperous not that I achieve high station, but that my life be an exhibit to the value of knowing God.