“If the Gospels were truly the pattern of God’s activity, then defeat was only the beginning.”

“While life lasts, one must look upon each new achievement as a challenge and a beginning. Mile posts marking the way were not intended for camping grounds.The gospel is a challenge to finish the course, not simply to begin it. All the fine accomplishments of a worth-while life may be defeated by a poor ending.”

“life is truly known only to those who suffer, lose, endure adversity, & stumble from defeat to defeat.”

“The gospel cannot be truly preached without offense and tumult.”

“If my activism, however well-motivated, drives out love, then I have misunderstood Jesus’ gospel. I am stuck with law, not the gospel of grace.”

“When the real history of the world is written, it will show god’s dealings with men, and the place the gospel has played in the rise and fall of nations.”