"If we have built on the fragile cornerstones of human wisdom, pride, and conditional love, things may look good for a while, but a weak foundation causes collapse when storms hit."

"We are either in the process of resisting God's truth or in the process of being shaped and molded by his truth."

"Basically, there are two paths you can walk: faith or fear. It's impossible to simultaneously trust God and not trust God."

"God's arrows of affliction are sharp and painful so He can get our attention. He won't let His beloved children get away with sin because He knows it robs us of blessings, opportunities, and even character refinement."

"When ambition meets humility, we find that a single moment of clarity can change a lifetime."

"I always cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think, well, if they attack one personally, it means they have not a single political argument left."

"The belief in a supernatural source of evil is not necessary; men alone are quite capable of every wickedness."

"It is a radiant truth that love is the bridge that unites two souls across the chasms of mortal solitude."