Average is very acceptable in our society but I don't think the angels are applauding. If you are determined to be excellent, to not back out of it, you will reap a harvest in your life.

You can't be pitiful AND powerful.

Get up every day, love God, and do your best. He will do the rest!

[T]he Christian is unable to sin and not care ... They may sin, but they cannot do so comfortably and continually. They are very much aware of their wrong actions, and they are very miserable.

Sometimes when you are the closest to your breakthrough the pressure is the greatest. You have come too far to give up now!

The three most harmful negative emotions are anger, guilt, and fear. And anger is number one. It is also the strongest and most dangerous of all passions.

Everybody wants to be loved. God already loves you; all you have to do is believe and accept it.