"You cannot pray for someone and hate them at the same time."

"When I quote Scripture, I know I am quoting the very Word of God."

"Philip is the only person in the Bible who was called an evangelist, and he was a deacon!"

"Death for the Christian is the doorway to heaven's glory. Because of Christ's resurrection we can joyously say with Paul, “Where, O death, is your victory?” [1 Corinthians 15:55 NIV]."

"Ruth once wrote, “Dear Journal, Never let a single day pass without saying an encouraging word to each child . . .‘More people fail for lack of encouragement,' someone wrote, ‘than for any other reason."

"We have become so tolerant and accepting of the world's ways that it is hard for many in the church to notice the sin much less answer how it crept in. The church is to be in the world, but worldliness is not to infiltrate the church."

"Your eyes should never be lent to the devil, they belong to God. Be careful how you use your eyes!"

"God has paid the greatest debt you will ever incur, and once you understand the incredible sacrifice He has made just for you, you will feel compelled to turn to God and to accept Jesus Christ into your heart."

"Some people think that going to church on Sunday and owning a dust-covered Bible makes a person a Christian. That is not true. A Christian is one in whom Christ dwells, and the person's life will give evidence of this."

"Though cultures differ and times change, the Word of our God stands forever as an unchanging source of answers to all of life's problems."

"Prayer is powerful, but if our prayers are aimless, meaningless, and mingled with doubt, they will be of little hope to us."

"Can people tell from the emphasis we attach to material things whether we have set our affection on things above, or whether we are primarily attached to this world?"

"There is not one verse of Scripture that indicates you can be a Christian and live any kind of a life you want to. When Christ enters into the human heart, He expects to be Lord and Master. He commands complete surrender."

"One-third of Matthew . . . one-third of Mark . . . one-fourth of Luke, and one-half of John are given to [Christ's] death . . .Jesus came for the express purpose of dying for sinners. When He left heaven, He knew He was going to the cross."

"Many people are trying to steady themselves by taking tranquilizers. Jesus is the greatest tranquilizer of all. He can straighten out your life and put you back on center."

"Everyone has temptations but some folks entertain them . . .Get your eyes off the temptation and onto Christ!"

"Instead of manipulating [people] for our own purposes, we'd help them achieve what is best for them. We'd also try to see life through their eyes. Treat others the way you would want them to treat you."

"We must face honestly the toll that anger and bitterness take on our lives. They are our enemies! The Bible says, “An angry person stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered one commits many sins."

"The greatest need in the world today is for fully committed Christians."

"Prayer is the companion of Bible study."

"The Spirit goes ahead of us when we witness- preparing the way, giving us the words, and granting us courage."

"If the church is acceptable to this present ageand is not suffering reproach, then it is not the true church that our Lord founded."

"The more we yield to pressure, the more easily we will yield next time."

"Only by a life of obedience to the voice of the Spirit, by a daily denying of self, by full dedication to Christ, and by constant fellowship with Him are we enabled to live a godly life and an influential life in this present ungodly world."

"Every stage of life has its own temptations and dangers, and Satan will do all he can to exploit them . . .the time to prepare is now, not when it arrives."

"The Spirit of God takes the Word of God and makes the child of God."

"We glorify Christ when we live for God-trusting, loving, and obeying Him."

"Almost nothing is as complex as the human personality, and no simple formula will ever cover every situation or every relationship."

"As you think about the future . . . give thanks and trust God . . . Even when life may be difficult, we should thank God for all He does for us-which we do not deserve."

"Man cannot control himself, and if he will not be controlled by Jesus Christ, then he will be controlled by Satan."

"The cult of self has become an addiction-feeding off the ego of self-glorification. The word cult encompasses many movements and ideas, but simply put, it describes a culture of alternative beliefs, fads, and trends, and tampers with just enough truth to knock many off balance."

"The apostle Paul urges Christians everywhere in all ages to be nonconformists as far as the world system is concerned. We are not to conform. A true Christian, living an obedient life, is a constant rebuke to those who accept themoral standards of this world."

"Reading the Bible has a purifying effect upon the heart and mind. As you read, the Holy Spirit will enlighten the passages for you."

"When we come to the end of ourselves, we come to the beginning of God."

"The most eloquent prayer is the prayer through hands that heal and bless."

"Preaching the whole council of God involves man's environment and physical being as well as his soul. There is no doubt that the church is in danger of getting off the main track and getting lost."

"If people paid more attention to death, eternity, and judgment, there would be more holy living on earth."

"He who is called to and set apart for the work of an evangelist is to devote his time and effort single-mindedly to this God-given task. He is not to be distracted by anything likely to deflect him from this. Persecution will not weaken his resolution. The persuasion of others will fall on deaf ears. Only the clear leading of God will cause him to change his ministry."

"The time to prepare for life's disappointments and hurts is in advance."

"Life [can] become unbalanced, and in the process God gets pushed to the fringes. Instead of staying at the center of our lives, Christ gradually gets relegated to the shadows. Don't let this happen to you!"

"As long as we are on this earth, we possess dual citizenship. On one hand we owe allegiance to our nation and are called to be good citizens. But we are also citizens of the kingdom of God. Our supreme loyalty is to Him."

"The Bible teaches that we are to live in this world, but we are not to partake of the evils of the world. We are to be separated from the world of evil. When I face something in the world, I ask: “Does it violate any principle of Scripture? Does it take the keen edge off my Christian life? Can I ask God's blessing on it? Will it be a stumbling block to others? Would I like to be there, or reading that, or be watching that, if Christ should return at that time?"

"Jesus Himself was the first missionary . . .He pledged His followers to be missionaries too!"

"We all have exactly the same number of minutes in a day. The question is, how will we use them? Most people today are either too busy-or not busy enough. The Bible tells us that both extremes are wrong."

"Many people turn to alcohol to try to drown the [cries] and longings of the soul. Others attempt to quiet the longings of their souls in other ways. Nothing but God ever completely satisfies, because the soul is made for God."

"Scientific discoveries (not theories) are found more and more to fit into the record God has given us in His Word."

"When the headlines get black and foreboding, the sale of alcohol and barbiturates rises in the country, as millions try to escape from the grim realities of [such] dangers."

"Young people, look to your Bible when thinking about any matter, including getting married."

"Sin diverts some. Pleasure diverts others. Social service and “religious” activity divert others. We are told to be occupied with Jesus Christ Himself."

"Rebellion, waywardness, lack of discipline, confusion, and conflict prevent happy relationships within the home. But God is interested in your family, your marriage, your children. He shows us the ideals and the goals for the family."