The Cross of Christ is to be a reality to me not only once for all at my conversion, but all through my life as a Christian. True spirituality does not stop at the negative (death), but without the negative – in comprehension and in practice – we are not ready to go on

The Cross of Christ is to be a reality to me not only once for all at my conversion, but all through my life as a Christian. True spirituality does not stop at the negative (death), but without the negative – in comprehension and in practice – we are not ready to go on (Francis A. Schaeffer, True Spirituality: How to Live for Jesus Moment by Moment)