Bob Russell > Quotes

“Oswald Chambers summed it up well: “If I am devoted to the cause of humanity only, I will soon be exhausted and come to the place where my love will falter; but if I love Jesus Christ personally and passionately, I can serve humanity though men treat me as a doormat.”1”
― Bob Russell, After 50 Years of Ministry: 7 Things I'd Do Differently and 7 Things I'd Do the Same

“There are many things of which a wise man might wish to be ignorant. —RALPH WALDO EMERSON”
― Bob Russell, After 50 Years of Ministry: 7 Things I'd Do Differently and 7 Things I'd Do the Same

“C. S. Lewis said we don’t need to be taught new ideas so much as to be reminded of old truths.”
― Bob Russell, After 50 Years of Ministry: 7 Things I'd Do Differently and 7 Things I'd Do the Same

“If I could do ministry again I would have less fear and trust God to be true to His promise in my life.”
― Bob Russell, After 50 Years of Ministry: 7 Things I'd Do Differently and 7 Things I'd Do the Same

“When the darkness comes, we simply have to learn the art of night vision. We must see the outlines of God’s hand, acting for our benefit out of his infinite love and wisdom.”
― Bob Russell, Acts of God: Why Does God Allow So Much Pain?