If joy and peace and rewards were instantaneously given the doer of good, there would be no evil-all would do good but not because of the rightness of doing good. There would be no test of strength, no development of character, no growth of powers, no free agency, only satanic controls.

My life is like my shoes, worn out by service.

Jesus said several times, “Come, follow me.” His was a program of “do what I do,” rather than “do what I say.” His innate brilliance would have permitted him to put on a dazzling display, but that would have left his followers far behind. He walked and worked with those he was to serve. His was not a long-distance leadership. He was not afraid of close friendships; he was not afraid that proximity to him would disappoint his followers. The leaven of true leadership cannot lift others unless we are with and serve those to be led.

The nation is built upon the foundation of its homes and the home upon its families.

If you have not done so yet, decide to decide.

Failure to plan brings barrenness and sterility. Fate brushes man with its wings, but we make our own fate largely.

What are we to fear when the Lord is with us? Can we not take the Lord at his word and exercise a particle of faith in him?