From a Facebook post

Quiet tension is not trust but simply compressed anxiety. — L.B. Cowman

From a blog on the "dark night of the soul"

Never doubt in the darkness what God has shown you in the light. — Dr. V. Raymond Edman

During such a "dark night of the soul" (the term used by sixteenth-century mystic St. John of the Cross), the Christian can only cling to faith with the will, for the emotions have already given up the fight. Usually, however, the feelings eventually return, and faith is left stronger than ever. — Kathrine Swarts

From "Eye of the Oracle"

The Maker has given us this destiny, so we would be wise to make the best of it. — Makaidos, Bryan Davis

From Cosmic Christmas

I could not comprehend God’s plan, but my understanding was not essential. My obedience was. — Max Lucado, Gabriel

From a conversation with my wife

I didn't realize how much pride I had until I had to swallow it.

A PaulTripp Tweet

Those tough things you are going through are much more than momentary hassles...they are tools of grace in the hands of a refining Redeemer. — Paul Tripp

From The Week (Issue 384)

Sometimes the appropriate response to reality is to go insane. — Philip K. Dick

From a Web Site I Used to Find a Source

I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me. — Hunter S. Thompson