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.

Most church members live so far below the standard, you would have to backslide to be in fellowship with them.

The gospel is for lifeboats, not showboats, and a man must make up his mind which boat he is going to operate.

The man who sets out to live the life worthwhile-to follow his vision and speak his heart-need not look for position, honors, prosperity.

We are not to be isolated but insulated, moving in the midst of evil but untouched by it.

One hour in heaven, and we shall be ashamed that we ever grumbled.

It's hard to be optimistic when you have a misty optic.