Prayer is a strong wall and fortress of the church; it is a goodly Christian weapon.
– Martin Luther –
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The reason we study and pray – Leonard Ravenhill
A man may study because his brain is hungry for knowledge, even Bible knowledge. But he prays because his soul is hungry for God.
– Leonard Ravenhill –
Small and big sins – Thomas Brooks
The least sin should humble the soul, but certainly the greatest sin should never discourage the soul, much less should it work the soul to despair. Despairing Judas perished, whereas the murderers of Christ, believing on him, were saved.
– Thomas Brooks –
from Smooth Stones taken from Ancient Brooks: Selections from the Writings of Thomas Brooks
Faith and Love – DL Moody
Faith makes all things possible. Love makes them easy.
– DL Moody –
How to learn obedience – Dietrich Bonhoeffer
You can only learn what obedience is by obeying.
– Dietrich Bonhoeffer –
Doing God’s will – George MacDonald
I find the doing of the will of God leaves me no time for disputing about His plans.
– George MacDonald –
Where are you storing up treasure – Randy Alcorn
Many Christians dread the thought of leaving this world. Why? Because so many have stored up their treasures on earth, not in heaven.
– Randy Alcorn –
Responding to rewards – Thomas a’ Kempis
For a small reward, a man will hurry away on a long journey; while for eternal life, many will hardly take a single step.
– Thomas a’ Kempis –
The laugh of faith – Amy Carmichael
We are not here to be overcome, but to rise unvanquished after every knockout blow, and laugh the laugh of faith, not fear.
– Amy Carmichael –