May we think of freedom, not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right.

Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned.

We ministers have undoubtedly failed to connect and apply Christianity to the practical everyday problems of the average man. In this, we have failed to follow in Christ's footsteps. For the religion which He taught and revealed in His own life and ministry was an intensely practical and down-to-earth affair.

God will not permit any troubles to come upon us, unless He has a specific plan by which great blessing can come out of the difficulty.

When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.

This is a day of little faith - of few convictions - a day when men seem to have no great causes and no great passions. So in frustration, in disappointment, they are inclined to say, 'You can't change human nature.' It is true that we cannot change human nature. But God can.