We have peace with God as soon as we believe, but not always with ourselves. The pardon may be past the prince's hand and seal, and yet not put into the prisoner's hand.

We fear men so much, because we fear God so little.

Hope fills the afflicted soul with such inward joy and consolation, that it can laugh while tears are in the eye, sigh and sing all in a breath; it is called "the rejoicing of hope" (Hebrews 3:6).

It is the image of God reflected in you that so enrages hell; it is this at which the demons hurl their mightiest weapons.

In heaven we shall appear, not in armour, but in robes of glory. But here these are to be worn night and day; we must walk, work, and sleep in them, or else we are not true soldiers of Christ.

The Christian is bred by the Word, and he must be fed by it.

Nothing is more contrary to a heavenly hope than an earthly heart.

We are justified, not by giving anything to God,--what we do,--but by receiving from God, what Christ hath done for us.

The sins of teachers are the teachers of sin.

God Himself underwrites your battle and has appointed His own Son 'the captain of your salvation'.

To forsake sin, is to leave it without any thought reserved of returning to it again.

I tried not to stare at his body because I already knew it was good. Instead I focused on his eyes.

Chicago is an October sort of city even in spring.

God wants us to know that when we have Him, we have everything.

There's no better feeling than making your little girls laugh.

You'll never have complete control, Caine. This world is changing all the time. Animals. People. Who knows what's next? We didn't' make this world, we're just the poor fools who are living in it.

Remember: in order for a perception to change one must be frustrated in one's actions or change one's purpose.

In these trying economic times, I believe the White House should have a minimalist touch: open floor plan, glass and steel, throw pillows, and an infinity pool.

And so I urge you: carry on an ongoing conversation with God about the daily stuff of life, a little like Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof. For now, do not worry about "proper" praying, just talk to God.

Life is full of doors that don't open when you knock, equally spaced amid those that open when you don't want them to.

Will the new environmental leaders fight for eco-equity in this new "green economy" they are birthing?