The only way to get our values right is to see, not the beginning, but the end of the way, to see things not only in the light of time but in the light of Eternity.

The best way to prepare for the coming of Christ is never to forget the presence of Christ.

Jesus’ coming is the final and unanswerable proof that God cares.

When we accept Christ we enter into three new relationships: (1) We enter into a new relationship with God. The judge becomes the father; the distant becomes the near; strangeness becomes intimacy and fear becomes love. (2) We enter into a new relationship with our fellow men. Hatred becomes love; selfishness becomes service; and bitterness becomes forgiveness. (3) We enter into a new relationship with ourselves. Weakness becomes strength; frustration becomes achievement; and tension becomes peace.

Strict orthodoxy can cost too much if it has to be bought at the price of love. All the orthodoxy in the world will never take the place of love.

If we find ourselves becoming critical of other people we should stop examining them, and start examining ourselves.

We will often find compensation if we think more of what life has given us and less about what life has taken away.