How quickly passes away the glory of this world.-Thomas Kempis

Vanity of vanities, all is vanity, save to love God, and Him
only to serve. That is the highest wisdom, to cast the world
behind us, and to reach forward to the heavenly kingdom. - Thomas A. Kempis

A pure soul is like a fine pearl. As long as it is hidden in the shell, at the bottom of the sea, no one thinks of admiring it. But if you bring it into the sunshine, this pearl will shine and attract all eyes. Thus the pure soul, which is hidden from the eyes of the world, will one day shine before the Angels in the sunshine of eternity.- John Marie Vianney

The Cross is the blazing fire at which the flame of our love is kindled, but we have to get near enough for its sparks to fall on us.- John Stott"

True preaching cannot leave men unconcerned: it will either arouse them to repentance and to godly action, or it will arouse them to ungodly hostility as they see themselves in the light of God’s Word. ~R.J. Rushdoony