I will not let the fear of what might be rob me of the promise of what can.

There is nothing more fearful for the average person in our society than to stand before a group of people and speak.

Basically, there are two paths you can walk: faith or fear. It's impossible to simultaneously trust God and not trust God.

Too many Christians have a commitment of convenience. They'll stay faithful as long as it's safe and doesn't involve risk, rejection, or criticism. Instead of standing alone in the face of challenge or temptation, they check to see which way their friends are going.

The lens of fear magnifies the size of uncertainty.

Being without food, fearful for one's life, the bombings — all made me so appreciative of safety, of liberty.

There is nothing to be afraid of if you believe and know that the cause for which you stand is right. You are ready to face anything and you face it with a humble smile on your face, because you know that all of eternity stands with you and the angels stand beside you and you know you are right.

With self-discipline most anything is possible.

Our lives are full of supposes. Suppose this should happen, or suppose that should happen; what could we do; how could we bear it? But, if we are living in the dwelling place of God, all these supposes vanish and we shall be free from fear.

When man has love he is no longer at the mercy of forces greater than himself, for he, himself, becomes the powerful force

To try is to risk failure. But risks need to be taken, because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing. The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing and is nothing. They may avoid suffering and sorrow, but they cannot learn, feel change, grow, love and live. Chained by their certitudes, they are a slave; they have forfeited their freedom. Only a person who risks is free.

Only one who risks is free.