A sum can be put right: but only by going back till you find the error and working it afresh from that point, never by simply going on. — C.S. Lewis
Whom shall we fear
We fear men so much, because we fear God so little. — William Gurnall
Precious in God’s eyes
Once we deeply trust that we ourselves are precious in God’s eyes, we are able to recognize the preciousness of others and their unique places in God’s heart. — Henri Nouwen
Surrender a life
One does not surrender a life in an instant. That which is lifelong can only be surrendered in a lifetime. — Elisabeth Elliot
Speak and listen
Speak in such a way that others love to listen to you. Listen in such a way that others love to speak to you. — by Harold J. Duarte-Bernhardt
The mongrel collection
For whatever reason, God now reveals himself in the world not through a pillar of smoke and fire, not even through the physical body of his Son in Galilee, but through the mongrel collection that comprises my local church and every other such gathering in God’s name. — Philip Yancey
