129 quotes found
“Whenever you begin to conclude, "I can't win," and "What's the use?" you've set yourself up for failure. Your pessimism becomes a kind of self-fulfilling prophecy.”
“Let me leave you with this thought, written by my father before he died. If you incorporate it into your system of values, it will serve as a worthy guide to the management of your sexual energy: S...”
“What I am recommending to the unmarried person, therefore, comes straight out of the Word: Stay out of bed unless you there alone! I know that advice is difficult to put into practice today. But I ...”
“Third, it is helpful to seek advice from those who are spiritually mature and solid in their faith. A godly counselor or pastor can assist you in avoiding the common mistakes that confuse many youn...”
“He concluded in the last scene that we are given two choices in life. We can allow ourselves to love and care for others, which makes us vulnerable to their sickness, death, or rejection. Or we can...”
“Highs must be followed by lows.”
“But we must understand that emotions are unreliable and at times, tyrannical. They should never be permitted to dominate us.”
“Highs must be followed by lows”
“Seventy-five percent of students visiting the Cowell Health Center at Stanford University describe themselves as sexually active.”
“If we conform our behavior to Gods ancient moral prescription, we are entitled to the sweet benefits of life. But if we defy its imperatives, then death is the inevitable consequence. AIDS is only ...”
“It is impossible to credit one gender with every good and perfect gift without slighting the other. Thats what extreme diversity does to us.”
“Some tragic mistakes are often made by those who acquire the reins of control before their maturity is adequate to handle it.”
“Indeed, we should be trying to reach out to those who dont know Jesus Christ, which is impossible in an atmosphere of hostility.”
“Because he refused to adopt a defeatist attitude, he overcame the obstacles in his path.”
“Ask yourself what you will care about when everything is on the line.”
“Second, you should examine the Scriptures for principles that relate to the issue at hand. The Lord will never ask you to do anything that is morally wrong or in contradiction to His Word. If what ...”
“Whatever else you set out to do, begin by getting to know God and seeking His will in your life. If you do that, you will find Him. He will lead you. He will bless you. What a wonderful promise! Bu...”
“Whenever you come upon a free supply of high-quality corn, provided unexpectedly right there in the middle of the forest, be careful! The people who put it there are probably sitting nearby in a st...”
“If you understand this basic concept, it becomes clear that every spending decision is a spiritual decision. Waste, for example, is not a squandering of our resources. It is a poor use of His.”
“I wonder if He anticipates the day when He can make us understand what was occurring in our time of trial. I wonder if He broods over our sorrows.”
