The problem is not in the clarity of the revelation. The problem is in the darkness of the human mind.

How do we bring glory to God? The Bible’s short answer is: by growing more and more like Jesus Christ.

My security as a Christian does not reside in the strength of my faith but in the indestructibili ty of my Savior.

Love is not maximum emotion. Love is maximum commitment.

Thinking that I deserve heaven is a sure sign I have no understanding of the gospel.

Jesus Christ is able to set us free because He has dealt with the sin that enslaves us.

True faith takes its character and quality from its object. Its strength therefore depends on the character of Christ. Even those of us who have weak faith have the same strong Christ as others!

There is nothing more important to learn about Christian growth than this: Growing in grace means becoming like Christ.

Be obedient even when you do not know where obedience may lead you

Knowing God is your single greatest privilege as a Christian

The fear of the Lord tends to take away all other fears... This is the secret of Christian courage and boldness.

The more we understand the simplicity of life, the less complex we shall live.

If those whom we begin to love could know us as we were before meeting them they could perceive what they have made of us.

Your trials can release your Gifts and Dreams. Your trials can set you free.

Pain is like fabric: The stronger it is, the more it’s worth.

Fear of serious injury cannot alone justify suppression of free speech and assembly.

Tell me about a person's family, friends, and community, and I'll tell you what his opinions are.

One important reason to stay calm is that calm parents hear more. Low-key, accepting parents are the ones whose children keep talking.

The older I get, the more I prefer to talk to old people. Old people or kids.

The one thing that always sticks out to me was how reading to young people - even if they're not that young, even if they're too cool for school, middle schoolers - what a profound act of love it is.

To be ambitious of true honor, of the true glory and perfection of our natures, is the very principle and incentive of virtue.