Some ministers preach from notes and some don't. They have argued about it for centuries. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. Two Welsh preachers were on their way to a meeting. One noticed that the other carried written outlines. 'Ah,' he remonstrated, 'you cannot carry fire on paper.' 'True,' replied his companion, 'but you can use paper to start a fire!'

Where are the marks of the cross in your life? Are there any points of identification with your Lord? Alas, too many Christians wear medals but carry no scars.

What gives the Word of God authority is simply the fact that it is the word of God!

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

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

One of the greatest errors in the church today is the artificial distinction we have created between accepting Christ as Savior and confessing Him as Lord. We have made two experiences of it, but the New Testament makes them one.

To build character of purpose and integrity is our high mark, and that cannot be done in a world where there are no adverse elements.