I agree but, not specifically inspired by any of them.
what makes you say the Peale quote is too deep?

as for Wesleys 'maybe they enjoyed the journey'
maybe,, but does the suicide bomber ?
or is it simply indoctrination and brainwashing to make one expect paradise..
through most of history one had little choice to decide ones religion,
it was part of life and provided powerful political control for the church. (people can be kept poor and submissive - because paradise awaits them, and if they dont behave, eternal damnation)

no doubt there are good things, and comfort in the beliefs that one is serving ones god

but plenty of kids were sent into monasteries/nunneries or clergy
because their parents were poor - did they choose to live life to their potential..