 My life is a mystery which I do not attempt to really understand, as though I were led by the hand in a night where I see nothing, but can fully depend on the love and protection of Him who guides me. Author: Thomas Merton |
| The whole Christian life is a life in which the further a person progresses, the more he has to depend directly on God. The more we progress, the less we are self-sufficient. The more we progress, the poorer we get so that the man who has progressed most, is totally poor - he has to depend directly on God. He's got nothing left in himself. Author: Thomas Merton |
| Our natural life is a formidable obstacle to spiritual life. Author: Watchman Nee |
| Many cases can be cited to illustrate how the Lord's people are entangled in "organization," to the detriment of their life. Author: Watchman Nee |
| By nature all men are equal in liberty, but not in other endowments. Author: Thomas Aquinas |
| Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a bath and a glass of wine. Author: Thomas Aquinas |
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| The highest manifestation of life consists in this: that a being governs its own actions. A thing which is always subject to the direction of another is somewhat of a dead thing. Author: Thomas Aquinas |
| Thou hast no life to lose, because thou hast given it already to Christ, nor can man take away that without God's leave. Author: William Gurnall |
| Laughter and tears are the warp and woof of life. If you leave them out of preaching, you are leaving out life itself. Author: Clovis G. Chappell |
| I was raised to believe that God has a plan for everyone and that seemingly random twists of fate are all a part of His plan. Author: Ronald Reagan |
| Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God. Author: Ronald Reagan |
| We must alter our lives in order to alter our hearts, for it is impossible to live one way and pray another. Author: William Law |
