We cannot free ourselves from pride and selfish ambition; a divine rescue is absolutely necessary.

Only those who are truly aware of their sin can truly cherish grace.

Today, the greatest challenge facing American evangelicals is not persecution from the world, but seduction by the world.

Effective teaching involves explaining to our children what they're already observing in our lives by example.

We don't accidentally drift into holiness; rather we mature gradually and purposefully, one choice at a time.

Reminding ourselves of the gospel is the most important daily habit we can establish.

It’s not 'those who help themselves' whom God helps; it’s those who humble themselves.

But the very act of pausing in a busy day to pray is an act of weakening pride in my life, acknowledging that I am a dependent creature. I am not self sufficient.

All gifts from God are intended to direct our attention to God and create fresh affection for God.

The biblical purpose of every conversation you have, in every personal interaction, is that they person who hears you will receive grace.

Encourage others each and every day-nothing's more important than our words.

Start now, do not wait for things to be perfect

Love's weaknesses are better than hate's strengths.

Are you always so cynical?' said Angelica.'No, ' said Katherine. 'Sometimes I'm asleep.

When you become a parent, or a teacher, you turn into a manager of this whole system. You become the person controlling the bubble of innocence around a child, regulating it.

There's tons of junk food for your mind on the Internet. You can sit there for three or 10 or 20 hours a day getting in online arguments with other people who also choose to waste their time.

Going to another country you're not in your house, you're with people you've never met before, and I think it's definitely a good growing experience.

It's just me and I try to be myself when I'm singing.

It is the interest of the commercial world that wealth should be found everywhere.

Don't bother doing something unless you're radically different from the competition.