“For the glory of God, the good of others, and the satisfaction of our souls, the aim of the Christian life is our coming to share inChristlikeness or godlinesswhich is holiness rightly understood.”

“Prayer doesnt begin with our needs, but with his bounty.”

“It shouldnt surprise usto find that prayer is not finally about getting things from God, but getting God.”

“He is holy, and so we worship (adoration). He is merciful, and so we repent (confession). He is gracious, and so we express appreciation (thanksgiving). He is loving and caring, and so we petition ...”

“This is the heart of prayernot getting things from God, but getting God.”

“Prayer to God is not only the place for divulging our heart, but also developing our desires.”

“In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.”

“It's the fricking reality that destroys plans.”

“An exceedingly well-informed report,' said the General. 'You have given yourself the trouble to go into matters thoroughly, I see. That is one of the secrets of success in life.”

“I've never yet run out of ideas what to write about... only out of time to write it in.”

“You get to decide where your time goes. You can either spend it moving forward, or you can spend it putting out fires. You decide. And if you don't decide, others will decide for you.”

“You can't make up for lost time. You can only do better in the future.”