Let it never surprise true Christians if they are slandered and misrepresented in this world. They must not expect to fare better than their Lord. - John Charles Ryle

It has often been observed that the mothers of great men, and especially of great divines, have been remarkable for strong mind and force of intellect. Mothers have been found, as a general rule, to influence children's character far more than fathers.

When does the building of the Spirit really begin to appear in a man's heart? It begins, so far as we can judge, when he first pours out his heart to God in prayer.

So long as you do not quarrel with sin, you will never be a truly happy man.