The Attributes of God by A.W. Pink

"Here then is a sure resting-place for the heart. Our lives are neither the product of blind fate nor the result of capricious chance, but every detail of them was ordained from all eternity, and is now ordered by the living and reigning God. Not a hair of our heads can be touched without His permission... What assurance, what strength, what comfort this should give the real Christian! "My times are in Thy hand" (Psa. 31:15) Then let me "Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him (Psa. 37:7)."

Housewife Theologian by Aimee Byrd

"Christianity explains the actual reality of the world, and therefore unbelievers living in accordance with their own ideologies--whatever those may be-- have a very hard time because they are attempting to do this in God's world, which functions according to His will and plan, not theirs."

"Many don't see the importance of learning theology. One explanation for this is the common misconception...that associates theology with a specialized form of knowledge for a select few. Another reason is...many look at their belief in God as an irrational leap of faith as opposed to rational truth. This is terribly dangerous thinking because it hinders us from actually living out our faith as God has purposes us to do."

"Can you come to that place where you know intimately that Christ is sufficient? That's where idols die, because we see their wretchedness and counterfeit nature. Who wants a counterfeit when you can have the real thing? And in case you're wondering where that place is,  it is at the cross. Many times, it is through affliction that we are able to see this clearly."

"Our sinful nature tends to swing the pendulum too far, going either to the side of God's love, by over-accommodating, or to the side of God's holiness, with harsh judgementalism. We have to depend on God for the proper perspectives in reaction. God's love is demonstrated by showing others the truth over a lie, by our own meekness and humility in the attitude of our approach, and by actually listening, caring about the other person, not just whether he or she is right or not. We demonstrate God's holiness by loving His truth, submitting all else to it, and properly understanding our own sinfulness as a wretched counterfeit."

Let Christians beware of approaching the brink of evil, or the appearance of it, though many do this in public matters, for which perhaps they plead plausibly. Men cannot thus sin against their brethren, without offending Christ, and endangering their own souls. - Matthew Henry

Galatians by Ryken

God deals with us according to His promises, not according to our works... Salvation in Christ does not rest on a law that we inevitably break; it rests on a promise that God cannot break... This is the grace of God, that He does not deal with us on the basis of our performance, but on the basis of His promise... And now that we are in Christ, our standing before God does not fluctuate with the inconsistency of our daily obedience. On the basis of the promise that He made before the law, God loves us with an unconditional love.