“It seems to me we are meant to use all the faculties God gives us; to abuse them is another thing.”

Distinguishing the healthy use of human abilities from their misuse · Letter to Mrs. Condict, 27 February 1877

• Faith
• Skill
• Work

“We enjoy seeing our children enjoy their work and their play; is our Father unwilling to let us enjoy ours?”

Arguing that faith need not exclude innocent pleasure and creativity · Letter to Mrs. Condict, 27 February 1877

• Faith
• Joy
• Work

“Holiness is not a mere abstraction; it is praying and loving and being consecrate, but it is also the doing kind deeds, speaking friendly words.”

Defining spiritual life through ordinary acts of kindness as well as devotion · Letter to Miss E. S. Gilman, 29 April 1871

• Faith
• Kindness
• Work