William Barclay Quotes

The mark of one who loves God and saints is sacrifice.

For those who love, nothing is too difficult, especially when it is done for the love of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The mark of spirituality is the fragrance of Christ in our lives and the fragrance of Christ in every aspect of who we are as a person.

I can work for the Lord in or out of prison.

The self-sacrificing, servant aspect of the Christian life has many parallels to parenthood.

There are many of us that are willing to do great things for the Lord, but few of us are willing to do little things.

The Savior will let you feel the love He feels for those you serve. The call is an invitation to become like Him.

I shall always be a priest of love.

If we can develop the character and work with God, then let him develop the character of Christ in us, we're going to become the best possible husband, the best possible wife.

Obedience to the call of Christ nearly always costs everything to two people- the one who is called, and the one who loves that one.

The Cross will be for us as it was for Christ: proof of the greatest love.

Love is sacrifice.

Fidelity is a gift not a requirement.

For me, 'Lamb' started out as a further exploration of the phenomenon of faith and the responsibility of a messiah that I touched on in 'Coyote Blue' and 'Island of the Sequined Love Nun,' but it ended up being an exploration of the true meaning of sacrifice, loyalty, and friendship.

The dedicated life is worth living. You must give with your whole heart.

Show me your hands. Do they have scars from giving? Show me your feet. Are they wounded in service? Show me your heart. Have you left a place for divine love?

I'm doing what I have to do. I want everyone to know that I love them.

Our calling is not primarily to be holy women, but to work for God and for others with Him.

Whenever we think of Christ, we should recall the love that led Him to bestow on us so many graces and favors, and also the great love God showed in giving us in Christ a pledge of His love; for love calls for love in return. Let us strive to keep this always before our eyes and to rouse ourselves to love Him.

When love beckons to you, follow him, Though his ways are hard and steep. And when his wings enfold you yield to him, Though the sword hidden among his pinions may wound you.

Love is the motivating principle by which the Lord leads us along the way towards becoming like Him, our perfect example. Our way of life, hour by hour, must be filled with the love of God and love for others. There is no surprise in that, since the Lord proclaimed those as the first and great commandments.

The main rule to me is to honor God with your life. To life a life of integrity. Not be selfish. You know, help others. But that's really the essence of the Christian faith.

Conversion is an offering of self, of love, and of loyalty we give to God in gratitude for the gift of testimony.

God comes first - if I don't love him, I can't love anybody, and if I can't love me I can't love nobody.

True strength lies in submission which permits one to dedicate his life, through devotion, to something beyond himself.