Pearls from "These High, Green Hills"

I love when the characters in a book quote authors:

We look for visions of heaven and we never dream that all the time God is in the commonplace things and people around us. - Oswald Chambers

We prevent God from giving us the great spiritual gifts He has in store for us, because we do not give thanks for daily gifts. We think we dare not be satisfied with the small measure of spiritual knowledge, experience, and love that has been given to us, and that we must constantly be looking forward eagerly for the highest good. Then we deplore the fact that we lack the deep certainty, the strong faith, and the rich experience that God has given to others, and we consider this lament to be pious... Only he who gives thanks for little things receives the big things. - Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Preach the Gospel at all times. If necessary, use words. - St. Francis

Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take
The clouds ye so much dread
Are big with mercy, and shall break
In blessings on your head.
His purposes will ripen fast
Unfolding every hour
The bud may have a bitter taste
But sweet will be the flower.
- Cowper