The best measure of a spiritual life is not its ecstasies but its obedience.

The greatest test of a man's character is his tongue.

The inattentive, slovenly way we drift into the presence of God is an indication that we are not bothering to think about Him. Whenever our Lord spoke of prayer, He said, "Ask." It is impossible to ask if you do not concentrate.

Refusing to be disillusioned is the cause of much of the suffering of human life.

Get alone with Jesus and either tell Him that you do not want sin to die out in you - or else tell Him that at all costs you want to be identified with His death.

God will never reveal more truth about himself until you have obeyed what you know already

Thoughts about myself hinder my usefulness to God.