He asks if we’ll give up that thing we’re so proud of, that thing we believe causes us to matter in the eyes of the world, and give it up to follow Him. He’s asking us, ‘Will you take what you think defines you, leave it behind, and let Me define who you are instead?’
BOB GOFFThe way we treat people we disagree with most is a report card on what we’ve learned about love.
More Bob Goff Quotes
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Courage doesn’t mean we’re not afraid anymore, it just means our actions aren’t controlled by our doubts.
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I used to think I could learn about Jesus by studying Him, but now I know Jesus doesn’t want stalkers.
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God asks what it is He’s made us to love, what it is that captures our attention, what feeds that deep indescribable need of our souls to experience the richness of the world He made. And then, leaning over us, He whispers, “Let’s go do that together.
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I don’t think anyone aims to be typical, really. Most people even vow to themselves some time in high school or college not to be typical. But still, they just kind of loop back to it somehow.
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Day turned to night, His friends scattered and death thought it had won. But heaven just started counting to three
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A hope that makes us brave and expels darkness with light. That’s what I want my life to be all about – full of abandon, whimsy, and in love.
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God’s grace comes in all shapes, sizes, and circumstances as God continues to unfold something magnificent in me.
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Jesus never told His friends to play it safe.
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When you love people like Jesus, you get messy. But messy looks good on you!
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God makes confetti out of our titles and accomplishments to celebrate the poor and the humble.
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We keep asking for answers; God keeps sending us people.
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That’s what love does – it pursues blindly, unflinchingly, and without end. When you go after something you love, you’ll do anything it takes to get it, even if it costs everything.
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Love God. Love people. And do stuff. That’s my punch list everyday.
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Surround yourself with prompts that remind you who Jesus is.
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The teachers I’ve learned the most from, didn’t think they were teaching me; they just thought we were friends.
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