The self-sacrificing, servant aspect of the Christian life has many parallels to parenthood. Votes: 7
All of the images of Jesus and of the kingdom are small things: be a light in the darkness. Votes: 0
Human beings do not readily admit desperation. When they do, the kingdom of heaven draws near Votes: 0
Any discussion of how pain and suffering fit into God's scheme ultimately leads back to the cross. Votes: 0
In no other arena is the church at greater risk of losing its calling than in the public square Votes: 0
When suffering happens, it forces us to confront life in a different way than we normally do. Votes: 0
Christianity is not a purely intellectual, internal faith. It can only be lived in community. Votes: 0
Doubt always coexists with faith, for in the presence of certainty who would need faith at all? Votes: 0
For me, the world of nature bears spectacular witness to the imaginative genius of our Creator. Votes: 0
I ask God most often that we would be an unbroken line of Christians until Christ shall return. Votes: 0
I doubt God keeps track of how many arguments we win; God may indeed keep track of how well we love. Votes: 0
If prayer stands as the place where God and human beings meet, then I must learn about prayer. Votes: 0
Jesus reserved his hardest words for the hidden sins of hypocrisy, pride, greed and legalism. Votes: 0
Often, it seems, we're [Christians] perceived more as guilt dispensers than as grace dispensers. Votes: 0
The Bible never belittles human disappointment ... but it does add one key word: temporary. Votes: 0
The giants of the faith all had one thing in common: neither victory nor success, but passion. Votes: 0
We whine about things we have little control over; we lament what we believe ought to be changed. Votes: 0
Release what is good. Votes: 0