The truth is that there are such things as Christian tears, and too few of us ever weep them.
John StottThe major mark of justified believers is joy, especially joy in God himself. We should be the most positive people in the world. For the new community of Jesus Christ is characterized not by a self-centered triumphalism but by a God-centered worship.
John StottThe church lies at the very center of the eternal purpose of God. It is not a divine afterthought.
John StottNever use a gallon of words to express a spoonful of thought. Our unadorned word should be enough.
John Stott