"If we strove like valiant men to stand in the battle, then verily we should see the Lord from heaven assisting us."--The Imitation of Christ

"Without you, your sin will die."

 (St. Caesarius of Arles, 470-543)

The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit. (John 3:8)

"...and be renewed in the spirit of your mind."

(Ephesians 4:23)

There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not:

the way of an eagle in the air, the way of a serpent upon a rock,

the way of a ship in the midst of the sea, and the way of a man with a maid.

(Proverbs 30:18-19)

Lilies of the Field

"Some deficiency must be forgiven all, because all are men; and more must be allowed to pass uncensured in the greater part of the world, because none can confer upon himself abilities....It is, however, reasonable, to have perfection in our eye, that we may always advance toward it."

(Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), "The Benefits of Human Society")

"The trying of your faith worketh patience. Let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing."--James 1:3-4.