Only those are fit to live who do not fear to die and none are fit to die who have shrunk from the joy of life and the duty of life.

Taking a new step. . .is what people fear most.

This is not the time to shrink back in fear. Move forward in faith. Get up every morning knowing you are gifted.

When you are in high school, you don't give much thought to what you can't do. For most people, that gets learned later, and for still fewer, gets unlearned for the rest of life.

The discipline that is needed in our lives is the discipline that comes from within.

If you don't conquer your fear, you are going to miss out on some great things in life.

Courage frees us from the fears that would rob us of life itself.

Those who never take risks can only see other people's failures.

If he have faith, the believer cannot be restrained. He betrays himself. He breaks out. He confesses and teaches this gospel to the people at the risk of life itself.

If we desire the "hand of God" (i.e., his power) to return to our churches, we should focus less on the personalities and abilities of people, and more on Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit.

Instead of trying to bring men and women to Christ in the biblical way, we are consumed with the unbiblical concept of "church growth." The Bible does not say we should aim at numbers but rather urges us faithfully to proclaim God's message in the boldness of the Holy Spirit. This will build God's church God's way.

I'm not qualified," I protested. "Me, a minister? I have no idea how to be a pastor." He said, "When God calls someone, that's all that really matters. Don't let yourself be afraid.