… settle down on this one thing, that Jesus came to save you now, in this life, from the power and dominion of sin, and to make you more than conquerors through His power.
– Hannah Whitall Smith –
from The Christian’s Secret of a Happy Life
Christian Life
Wait on God – JI Packer
“Wait on the Lord”—is a constant refrain in the Psalms, and it is a necessary word, for God often keeps us waiting. He is not in such a hurry as we are, and it is not his way to give more light on the future than we need for action in the present—or to guide us more than one step at a time. When in doubt—do nothing—but continue to wait on God. When action is needed, light will come.
– JI Packer –
from Knowing God
Willing to pay the cost? – AW Tozer
Christ has paid the full price for our redemption, but our walk with God on a daily basis will cost us much. Are we willing, cheerfully, to pay the cost?
– AW Tozer –
from A Man of God
The Day I Died – George Müller
There was a day when I died, utterly died — died to George Müller, his opinions, preferences, tastes, and will; died to the world, its approval or censure; died to the approval or blame even of my brethren and friends — and since then I have only to show myself approved to God.
– George Müller –
Find Rest in God – Matthew Henry
Those that depart from God cannot find rest anywhere else.
– Matthew Henry –
Theory and Practice – Albert Einstein
In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not.
– Albert Einstein –
(note: not a “Christian” quote but profound in light of Christianity)
Vacuum Dreams – Elisabeth Elliot
If your dreams turn to dust. Vacuum.
– Elisabeth Elliot –
Faith has Influence – Thomas Brooks
Faith has an influence upon all other graces: it is like a silver thread, that runs through a chain of pearls; it puts strength and vivacity into all other graces.
– Thomas Brooks –
Holiness would transform the world – CS Lewis
How little people know who think that holiness is dull. When one meets the real thing … it is irresistible. If even 10% of the world’s population had it, would not the whole world be converted and happy before a year’s end?
– CS Lewis –
from Letters to an American Lady, 1967