But the issue is not only life and death but our existence before God and our being judged by him. All of us were sinners before him and worthy of condemnation. – Hans Urs von Balthasar
We must not sit still and look for miracles up and doing, and the Lord will be with thee. Prayer and pains, through faith in Christ Jesus, will do anything. – George Eliot
Love always involves responsibility, and love always involves sacrifice. And we do not really love Christ unless we are prepared to face His task and to take up His Cross. – William Barclay
I dont think people change. I think they definitely mature. But I think the essence of what I am today is the same as when I was five years old. Its just maturity. Ive become a healthier, fuller expression of that essence. – Ricky Williams