Inspirational Quotes on Discipleship

“The author relates by way of illustration that the human heart contains both a throne and a cross. If we occupy the one, Jesus occupies the other.”

“When God is leading us to challenge another, let not fear hold us back. Let us not argue or press our point. Let us just say what God has told us to and leave it there. It is God's work, not ours, to cause the other to see it. It takes time to be willing to bend "the proud, stiff-necked I." When we in turn are challenged, let us not defend ourselves and explain ourselves. Let us take it in silence, thanking the other, and then go to God about it and ask him. If the other person was right, let us be humble enough to go and tell him, and praise God together. There is no doubt that we need each other desperately. There are blind spots in all our lives that we shall never see, unless we are prepared for another to be God's channel to us.”

“the decision to stand unapologetically for the gospel has been tantamount to a new conversion. It brings peace; it dissolves fears; it snaps fingers at ridicule.”

“if we are wayfarers who want to return home, then we must see the world as a means of transportation (terestibus vel marinis vehiculis) and always remember to distinguish the means and ends.”

“Expect progress, not perfection.”

“A husband's work as provider will be so difficult that it can only be fulfilled in the power of the Spirit and a transformed life.”

“When you choose to love someone who is no longer attractive to you, he or she will become attractive.”