Saturday, June 30, 2012

OUR VIEW OF GOD IS TOO SMALL

"The God of the universe- the creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and e-minor- loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. And what is our typical response? We go to church, sing songs, and try not to cuss." -Francis Chan.

Friday, June 15, 2012

TRUSTING THE ENGINEER

"When the train goes through a tunnel and the world gets dark, do you jump out? Of course not. You sit still and trust the engineer to get you through." - Corrie Ten Bppm

Thursday, June 7, 2012

ESSENCE OF CHRISTIANITY

It is of the very essence of Christianity to face suffering and death not because they are good, not because they have meaning, but because the resurrection of Jesus has robbed them of their meaning. ― Thomas Merton

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

GOD'S PURPOSES AND OUR DREAMS

God often takes a course for accomplishing His purposes directly contrary to what our narrow views would prescribe. He brings a death upon our feelings, wishes, and prospects when He is about to give us the desire of our hearts. - John Newton