To be in Christ is the source of the Christian life; to be like Christ is the sum of his excellence; to be with Christ is the fullness of his joy.

The Galatians are severely censured for giving heed to false doctrines, and are called to pronounce even an apostle anathema, if he preached another gospel.

The best evidence of the Bible's being the word of God is to be found between its covers. It proves itself.

The grace of God exalts a man without inflating him, and humbles a man without debasing him.

The gospel is so simple that small children can understand it, and it is so profound that studies by the wisest theologians will never exhaust its riches.

Faith is not a blind, irrational conviction. In order to believe, we must know what we believe, and the grounds on which our faith rests.

Sanctification is not a work of nature, but a work of grace. It is a transformation of character effected not by moral influences, but supernaturally by the Holy Spirit.

This is true religion, to approve what God approves, to hate what he hates, and to delight in what delights him

If all Church power vests in the clergy, then the people are practically bound to passive obedience in all matters of faith and practice; for all right of private judgment is then denied.

The doctrines of grace humble man without degrading him and exalt him without inflating him.

When we are weak, then are we strong. When most empty of self, we are most full of God.

It is not that I believe that there are too many idiots in this world, just that lightning isn't distributed right.

The journey was a worthwhile. We gain new insight into cultural diversity.

There is less teaching about sin, and very little warning of judgment.

I get what it's like to want something, but to try and force yourself to really believe that you don't.

You're the loveliest you'll ever be...until tomorrow and then you will be even lovelier.

The American Dream is one of success, home ownership, college education for one's children, and have a secure job to provide these and other goals.

Wouldn't it be something if we could have things we love in abudance without their losing that special attraction the want of them held for us.

The unconscious democracy of America is a very fine thing. It is a true and deep and instinctive assumption of the equality of citizens, which even voting and elections have not destroyed.

Knowledge must come through action.

That is not the best sermon which makes the hearers go away talking to one another and praising the speaker, but which makes them go away thoughtful and serious, and hastening to be alone.