We are challenged these days, but not changed; convicted, but not converted. We hear, but do not; and thereby we deceive ourselves.

I would say to today's young minister, 'Be not afraid to give much time to solitary walks and meditation'.

We are so prone to expect to become good Christians by some sudden experience that lifts us all at once to higher ground without the gradual climb. We forget that we are to "grow in grace" and that normal growth is not a matter of fits and starts.

If the fire of hell is not literal, it is worse than actual fire, and if the gates of the Celestial City are not actual gold, they are far finer.

Faith has no value of its own, it has value only as it connects us with Him. It is a trick of Satan to get us occupied with examining our faith instead of resting in the Faithful One.

The devil will let a preacher prepare a sermon if it will keep him from preparing himself.

God has a place and purpose for you, somewhere for you to be and something for you to do. You never will be happy elsewhere, nor can you please God anywhere but there.