Wise people listen to wise instruction, especially instruction from the Word of God.

Your heart grows by giving out, but your mind grows by taking in; and both are necessary to a happy and balanced life of service.

When it seems as if God is far away, remind yourself that He is near. Nearness is not a matter of geography. God is everywhere. Nearness is likeness. The more we become like the Lord, the nearer He is to us.

The most miserable prison in the world is the prison we make for ourselves when we refuse to show mercy. Our thoughts become shackled, our emotions are chained, the will is almost paralyzed. But when we show mercy, all of these bonds are broken, and we enter into a joyful liberty that frees us to share God's love with others.

The secret of a happy life is to delight in duty. When duty becomes delight, then burdens become blessings

If we see only the problems, we will be defeated; but if we see the possibilities in the problems, we can have victory.

God is more interested in the workman than in the work.