To keep our hand on the plow while wiping away our tears -- THAT is Christianity!

At times it seems we require more grace to lose our wealth than to lose our life!

God is not seeking a display of my Christ-likeness , but a manifestation of His Christ.

We may love to say many things, but if these are not uttered in the Holy Spirit it is better to say nothing. The flesh can conjure up many plans and methods and be full of expectations. The righteousness of the flesh is as abhorrent as its sin we must always maintain God's view of the flesh.

I do not consecrate myself to be a missionary or a preacher. I consecrate myself to God to do His will where I am, be it in school, office, or kitchen, or wherever He may, in His wisdom, send me.

Were our spirits hardy we would be able to meet the most disturbing situation with peace and rest.

Prayer is the acid test of the inner man's strength. A strong spirit is capable of praying much and praying with all perseverance until the answer comes. A weak one grows weary and fainthearted in the maintenance of praying.