Quotes from Robert Whitlow

Children with harsh fathers accept much of what is thrown their way as normal because they don't have a frame of reference for anything else, and this twisted template unfortunately becomes the basis for their picture of the heavenly Father.

Jesus taught that the secret life we have with God is one of the true tests of the genuineness of our relationship with him.

it's better to go into heaven limping than not at all.

Some people said our clothes looked like the 1950s; others believed the 1940s were our era. I wasn't sure. All I knew was that my clothes didn't go out of style because they'd never been in style in the first place.

Sometimes, a good heart lets a bad guest come for a visit.

But Danny never cursed the darkness that exists in this world. His answer was to let his light shine.

You've been so steady and faithful. Even when I was angry with you or wanted to ignore you, it wasn't possible.

There's no way a human heart can contain the Master's love. It always spills out.

Praise offered in the night bears fruit in the day.

her problems shrank in the presence of the one who held the entire world in his hands.

I'd always thought praying was words directed toward God, but this was God touching me.

Jesus told Nicodemus, 'The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.' It's a supernatural, spiritual experience.

A tragedy on earth might ultimately be revealed as a triumph in heaven.

May this not be a moment, but a movement.

Yeah, church is way better when you're not mad at God," Jimmy said. "And it gets even better when you no longer believe he's mad at you.

the Christian life consists of one sacrifice after another. When you view those situations as opportunities, not problems, you'll understand what it means to take up your cross and follow the Lord.

What next?" Pete asked. "It's up to you," the doctor replied. "If you're sure you want to go forward, there are more tests and the doctors taking care of Mr. Hightower need to be informed." "I'm sure. I've had plenty of time to think about

The face is the mirror of the mind, and eyes without speaking confess the secrets of the heart. ST. JEROME

Any single guy who doesn't eat peanut butter is at risk of starvation.

The human mind isn't naturally programmed to comprehend spiritual experiences.

But life doesn't always imitate art.

Jo took a long drink. "This is good. I didn't realize how thirsty I was. What did you put in it besides tea?" "A little grape juice. I stir it in after brewing the tea and pouring it over ice and sugar in the pitcher.

she focused on prayer—the most important activity of any Christian.

according to his will.