Sermons and Biblical Studies

Whatever is well said by another, is mine. Seneca

When a man suffers himself, it is called misery; when he suffers in the suffering of another, it is called pity. Augustine of Hippo

Never be a pioneer. It’s the early Christian that gets the fattest lion. Saki

Here God gives his people some taste, that they may not faint; and he gives them but a taste, that they may long to be at home, that they may keep humble, that they may sit loose from things below, that they may not break and despise bruised reeds, and that heaven may be more … Continue reading “PILGRIMAGE”

We are Christians and strangers on this earth. Let none of us be frightened; our native land is not this world. Augustine of Hippo Make two homes for yourself, my daughter. One actual home and another spiritual home, which you carry with you always. Catherine of Siena Keep yourself as a pilgrim and a stranger … Continue reading “PILGRIM”

True piety is acting what one knows. Matthew Arnold Piety and morality are but the same spirit differently manifested. Piety is religion with its face toward God; morality is religion with its face toward the world. Tryon Edwards Paul does not forbid you to use rites and ceremonies, but it is not his wish that … Continue reading “PIETY”

I kiss my child not only because I love it; I kiss in order to love it. A religious picture not only expresses my awakened faith; it is a help to my faith’s awakening. Baron von Hügel

Philosophy: A study that lets us be unhappy more intelligently. Author unknown Unintelligible answers to insoluble problems. Henry Adams It is true, that a little philosophy inclineth man’s mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth men’s minds about to religion. Francis Bacon All are lunatics, but he who can analyze his delusions is called … Continue reading “PHILOSOPHY”

Peter couldn’t open his mouth without putting his foot in it. He also had feet of clay. Author unknown

No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars or sailed to an uncharted land or opened a new heaven to the human spirit. Helen Keller