Peter Kreeft

The greatest Christians in history seem to say that their sufferings ended up bringing them the closest to God - so this is the best thing that could happen, not the worst.
http://www.peterkreeft.com/

Cornelius Plantinga, Jr.

The challenge of hospitality, both personally and professionally, comes when we are stressed out or tired and we offer it grudgingly. The gift of hospitality comes when we find in the welcoming face of hospitality the welcoming face of God.
http://www.calvinseminary.edu/

William Cowper

His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour, The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower.
http://www.cyberhymnal.org/bio/c/o/w/cowper_w.htm

Author Unknown

Pray unceasingly. Fight with confidence. Believe God's promises. Take Him at His Word. Wait for His victory.

C.S. Lewis

Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: it is easier to say "My tooth is aching," than to say "My heart is broken."

John MacArthur

The question in salvation is not whether Jesus is Lord, but whether we are submissive to His lordship.
http://www.gty.org/

Albert Haase

Sin violates the natural harmony of the soul.

Peter Marshall

A different world cannot be built by indifferent people.
http://petermarshallministries.com/legacy/dr-peter-marshall/

Harry Buis

Unfaithfulness in the key relationships of life is a common failure for many people in contemporary society. This lack leads to so much misery. We who trust Christ must not allow the world to squeeze us into its mold. What wonderful blessings flow from faithfulness in keeping our vows. Examine your life. Is it characterized by faithfulness? God is faithful. He keeps his promises to us. Keep your promises to God and to those with whom you have entered into covenant.

John McKenzie

Faith tolerates a moderate love of one's fellow man no more than it tolerates a moderate love between God and man.