Quotes about Adversity

We are not bearing our crosses every time we have a headache; an aspirin tablet will take care of that. What is meant is the trouble we would not have if we were not Christians.

Patience is the ability to suffer a long time under the mistreatment of others without growing resentful or bitter.

Someone once told me that God figured that I was a pretty good juggler. I could keep a lot of balls in the air at one time. So He said, "Let's see if he can juggle another one."

The next time you are called to suffer, pay attention. It may be the closest you'll ever get to God.

It takes a little time sometimes to get your feet back on the ground.

Those who fled will fight another time.

There's a biblical story where Jesus says we can build our house on sand or we can build it on rock. Our house is our emotional stability. When it is built on sand, then the winds and rain can tear it down. One disappointing phone call and we crumble; one storm and the house falls down. When our house is built on rock, then it is sturdy and strong and the storms can't destroy it.

The pain you are going through is not what will determine your future; your future will be determined by who you are as you go through your pain.

Someone with whom we have a lifetime's worth of lessons to learn is someone whose presence in our lives forces us to grow.

As I look back on my own life, I recognize this simple truth: The greatest opportunities were the scariest lions. Part of me has wanted to play it safe, but I've learned that taking no risks is the greatest risk of all.

It's amazing how quickly evangelicals turn into evangellyfish with no spiritual vertebrae when they start to lose money, job security, cultural clout, or public support.

this is not a time of retreat but rather resurgence. This is not a time for compromise but rather courage.