I think of the church as this bride of Christ, who is incredibly capable of doing amazing things. And so where we see injustice, we come, not with fists clenched but with palms up.
BOB GOFFI used to think JESUS motivated us with ultimatums, but now I know He pursues us in LOVE.
More Bob Goff Quotes
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It’s easy to confuse a lot of activity with a purposeful life. Do what lasts; let the rest fall away.
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You don’t want to pick a fight with just the guy at the deli, [you want to] pick a fight somewhere in the world and just run towards it. Run because the fight is going to go on without you if you miss it.
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I once heard somebody say that God had closed a door on an opportunity they had hoped for. But I’ve always wondered if when we want to do something that we know is right and good,
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Love like there’s no tomorrow; live like there’s no yesterday. We’re forgiven; now go love people like we believe it
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Grace means we can put the chalk away and stop keeping score!
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God doesn’t break things so He can fix them; He fixes broken things so He can use them.
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The organization just said no to you. Find what it is that you were made to do and get on it! Go do what you were made to do.
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We keep telling God our opinions; He keeps asking us about our hearts. We’ll grow the most when we have the right conversations.
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Love doesn’t just keep thinking about it or keep planning for it… Simply put: Love does!
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The way we deal with uncertainty says a lot about whether Jesus is ahead of us leading, or behind us just carrying our stuff.
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Jesus lets us be real with our life and our faith.
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We need to wash the feet of our enemies.
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Live a life of conspicuous grace and courageous resolve.
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I used to want to fix people, but now I just want to be with them.
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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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