To be cheerful when others are in despair, to keep the faith when others falter, to be true even when we feel forsaken—all of these are deeply desired outcomes during the deliberate, divine tutorials which God gives to us—because He loves us. These learning experiences must not be misread as divine indifference. Instead, such tutorials are a part of the divine unfolding.

The dues of discipleship are high indeed, and how much we can take so often determines how much we can then give.

It is our job to lift others up, not to size them up.

Pure religion is having the courage to do what is right and let the consequence follow.

We can't dwell upon another's ingratitude without using up our time and talents unprofitably.

The submission of one's will is really the only uniquely personal thing we have to place on God's altar. The many other things we 'give' are actually the things He has already given or loaned to us.

Power is most safe with those who are not in love with it!