Beware of being a religious poseur, trying to live up to a dramatized version of yourself.

Too many Christians live their Christian lives inside their heads; it never gets out through hands and feet and lips.

A true preacher is best measured not by how many bouquets have been pinned on him but by how many brickbats have been pitched at him. Prophets have been on the receiving end of mud more than medals.

Many people have the right aim in life, they just never get around to pulling the trigger. The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps -- we must step up the stairs.

We are not bearing our crosses every time we have a headache; an aspirin tablet will take care of that. What is meant is the trouble we would not have if we were not Christians.

Faith doesn't wait until it understands; in that case it wouldn't be faith.

You always enter God's hospital as a charity patient. You can't pay your way.