The reason why wicked men and devils hate God is, because they see Him in relation to themselves. Their hearts rise up in rebellion, because they see Him opposed to their selfishness.

If the presence of God is in the church, the church will draw the world in. If the presence of God is not in the church, the world will draw the church out.

Sin is the most expensive thing in the universe. Nothing else can cost so much.

Nothing tends more to cement the hearts of Christians than praying together. Never do they love one another so well as when they witness the outpouring of each other's hearts in prayer.

Revival is a renewed conviction of sin and repentance, followed by an intense desire to live in obedience to God. It is giving up one's will to God in deep humility.

Prevailing prayer is that which secures an answer. Saying prayers is not offering prevailing prayer. The prevalence of prayer does not depend so much on quantity as on quality.

A state of mind that sees God in everything is evidence of growth in grace and a thankful heart.

There can be no higher enjoyment found in this world that is found in pulling souls out of the fire and bringing them to Christ.

There can be no revival when Mr. Amen and Mr. Wet-Eyes are not found in the audience.

Unless the will is free, man has no freedom; and if he has no freedom he is not a moral agent, that is, he is incapable of moral action and also of moral character.

Ministers often preach about the Gospel instead of preaching the Gospel. They often preach about sinners instead of preaching to them.

These black times go as they come and we do not know how they come or why they go. But we know that God controls them, as he controls the whole vast cobweb of the mystery of things.

If you work, you will find favor from God and you will become a rich man

Work is designed to be in your own field of calling

After that, we were like flies stuck in honey, alive but not really living.

But I always see myself as the filmmaker. I wonder if everybody else sees me more as an actor.

Theres something just magical about flight. Period.

In high school, I read 'Silas Marner' and I was very attracted to this character - he was very rundown and he'd just stop, and things would happen around him.

Whatever may be the distribution of uncertainty among economists, the public only gets to hear from those who have certain opinions.

When I'm in L.A., I try to run the canyons or play tennis with friends a few times a week. I've tried working out with a trainer and going to the gym, but I'd just much rather be outside.

Never give up on something you really want. However impossible things seem, there's always a way.