“The irony is that while God doesn’t need us but still wants us, we desperately need God but don’t really want Him most of the time.” — Francis Chan Ow! This quote hurts, doesn’t it? To be totally honest, there are many times I’d rather be doing something fun, creative, or inspiring–before, or instead of,Continue reading “Irony”
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Living Our Faith
“The people who influence us most are not those who buttonhole us and talk to us, but those who live their lives like the stars in heaven and the lilies in the field, perfectly simply and unaffectedly. Those are the lives that mould.” ― Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest
God is Near
“We need never shout across the spaces to an absent God. He is nearer than our own soul, closer than our most secret thoughts”― A.W. Tozer, The Pursuit of God
A Broken World
Do not be dismayed by the brokenness of the world. All things can be mended. Not with time, as they say, but with intention. So go. Love intentionally, extravagantly, unconditionally. The broken world waits in darkness for the light that is you. L. R. Knost Lord, help me to yield to your light in me.Continue reading “A Broken World”
In God’s Time
“God never hurries. There are no deadlines against which he must work. Only to know this is to quiet our spirits and relax our nerves.” ― A.W. Tozer, The Pursuit of God Lord, you know that I get impatient, and I want answers now. Thank you for this reminder that you work on your schedule.Continue reading “In God’s Time”
Open Arms
“If you had never known physical pain in your life, how could you appreciate the nail scarred hands with which Jesus Christ will meet you?” -Joni Eareckson Tada. I can imagine Him, walking toward me with outstretched arms, allowing me to see one way He suffered for me. Will I be ashamed because I didn’tContinue reading “Open Arms”
Pharisees
This quote is very thought-provoking. “A pharisee is hard on others and easy on himself, but a spiritual man is easy on others and hard on himself” .― A.W. Tozer
Ironic
“The irony is that while God doesn’t need us but still wants us, we desperately need God but don’t really want Him most of the time.”— Francis Chan
His Sovereignty
.”Nothing is a surprise to God; nothing is a setback to His plans; nothing can thwart His purposes; and nothing is beyond His control. His sovereignty is absolute. Everything that happens is uniquely ordained by God.” -Joni Eareckson Tada A great quote to remember when we encounter those “detours” in life.
Contemplating Heaven
“Did you ever stop to think that God is going to be as pleased to have you with Him in Heaven as you are to be there?” ― A.W. Tozer, The Attributes of God This quote really made me think. How about you?
Growing Our Faith Together 