Category Archives: Quotes

Thou owest men nothing, yet payest out to them as if in debt to thy creature, and when thou dost cancel debts thou losest nothing thereby. -Augustine of Hippo, The Confessions We were promised sufferings. They were part of the program. We were even told, ‘Blessed are they that mourn’ -C.S. Lewis, @CSLewisDaily It wouldContinue reading “Thoughts to drive us”

God’s guidance is more about what He does (guiding our steps even when we can’t see it) than what He gives. -Tim Keller, @DailyKeller You will certainly carry out God’s purpose, however you act, but it makes a difference to you whether you serve like Judas or like John. -C.S. Lewis, @CSLewisDaily [Jesus] is bothContinue reading “Thoughts to drive us”

The Biblical picture is that sin separates us from the presence of God, which is the source of all joy and indeed of all love, wisdom, or good things of any sort…If we were to lose his presence totally, that would be hell – the loss of our capability for giving or receiving joy…Hell, then,Continue reading “Thoughts to drive us”

Some people make a great many claims, but we should not believe anyone unless their actions align with their words…There will be three effects of closeness to Jesus – humility, happiness, and holiness. May God give them to you, dear Christian! -Charles Spurgeon We need to discover for ourselves how to live this day inContinue reading “Thoughts to drive us”

Recently, I’ve been really encouraged by finding and noting significant thoughts and quotes from people. I have found them on blogs, in books, on Twitter, during messages, and just about everywhere else. I will attempt to share some that have meant the most to me weekly here as Thoughts to drive us… ———————————- I’m aContinue reading “Thoughts to drive us…”