Quotes from Nancy Wilson

John Bunyan in 'Christian Behavior', said, 'The whole Bible was given for this very end, that you should both believe this doctrine and live in the comfort and sweetness of it.' How can we live in the sweetness and comfort of doctrines if we don't know what they are? We must learn them first, and then we can live in the joy of them. If we are only exposed to a dab of doctrine here and there, this is impossible.

Because every family is a distinct cultural unit, it is good that our methods differ. God did not intend for us to walk in lockstep with one another. We ought to rejoice in a common commitment to biblical principles and in the variety of methods God's people employ.

Contentment maintains control over the spirit and does not allow ungoverned passions and unrestrained emotions to bring discomposure right at the moment when the greatest composure is called for. Contentment calms the heart and leads the heart to act and speak wisely, even when under great provocation.

Contentment is a deep satisfaction with the will of God.

We often think contentment is something that happens to us, rather than something that we take pains to learn.

bless us and deliver us. He will not forsake us. As my husband is fond of saying, "God loves cliff-hangers." He loves to deliver us at the last moment to see if we will trust Him and not flinch.

The more we hear ourselves grumble and complain, the more we take it to heart and believe our own words.

I have heard of some good old woman in a cottage, who had nothing but a piece of bread and a little water. Lifting up her hands, she said as a blessing, 'What! All this, and Christ too?'" (Morning & Evening)

Contentment disarms a situation that could become stressful. Contentment protects the unity and fellowship we have in Christ.

Contentment is the result of spiritual strength that comes directly from Christ.

Happy are the people whose God is the Lord!" (Ps. 144:15).

When we displease our Father in heaven, we don't feel like we are His children. But once we confess our sins and receive forgiveness, our assurance returns and our faith grows.

Complaining and grumbling and murmuring are discontent's ugly sisters, and God hates them all.

But left to themselves, thoughts often go dumpster diving, digging through fleshly things, carnal things, earthly things, untrue, ignoble, unjust, impure, unlovely, and unkind things.

Finally, the Church is fruitful. While evangelism brings more worshipers into the Church, childbearing brings more disciples into the home.

The focus of contentment is Christ. The focus of discontent is the trouble.

But "stressed out" is not a neutral behavior; it is a sinful manifestation of an unquiet heart. And it often brings a host of other sins with it.

We want new clothing, more clothing, pretty clothing, because rather than looking at clothing as something to cover the shame of our nakedness, we view it as a sign of status, a source of happiness, or a way to compete or show off.

we had to coin the term "stressed out" to describe this common condition of a disordered heart.