“Holiness requires continual effort on our part and continual nourishing and strengthening by the Spirit.”

“Growth is an unavoidable part of life. Whether we mean for it to happen or not, our bodies continually nourish and regenerate themselves, our minds continually learn and expand, and our lives continually evolve. We have the power to craft our growth the way a landscaper crafts a majestic garden, or we can leave it to chance, allowing it to unfold wild as the weeds that spread across a vacant lot.”

“Unlike statements of fact, which require no further work on our part, lies must be continually protected from collisions with reality.”

“Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential.”

“God never grants justification without also giving sanctification at the same time ... Sanctification in us begins as an instantaneous act of the Holy Spirit and is carried forward by His continued action in our lives.”

“Our business in life is not to succeed, but to continue to fail in good spirits.”