Monthly Archives: October 2026

“A truly humble view of self is one of the most precious fruits of the Spirit:  it indicates more real fruitfulness perhaps than any other state of mind.”  (Octavius Winslow  1808-1878)

“The sincere penitent mourns for and abhors all his lusts, whether of the flesh or of the mind, and longs to be completely delivered from them.”  (John Colquhoun  1748-1827)

“Infinitely better to have the whole world for our enemies and God for our friend, than to have the whole world for friends and God for our enemy.”  (John Brown  1784-1858)

“We have a problem with repentance because we often confuse it with penance.  Penance comes from the Latin word for penalty.  Penance is paying:  Tears, self-denial, public humiliation all may be part of the price we pay.  But repentance is … Continue reading →