God sees with utter clarity who we are. He is undeceived as to our warts and wickedness. But when God looks at us that is not all He sees. He also sees who we are intended to be, who we will one day become.
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God sees with utter clarity who we are. He is undeceived as to our warts and wickedness. But when God looks at us that is not all He sees. He also sees who we are intended to be, who we will one day become.
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We who preach have one tool. We are people of the book.
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True repentance never leads to despair. Its leads home. It leads to grace.
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Leadership is the art of disappointing people at a rate they can stand.
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The possibility of transformation is the essence of hope.
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Prayer allows us to wait without worry.
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You can only love and be loved to the extent that you know and are known by somebody.
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Nobody lives up to the norms that God had in mind when he first created human beings.
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Wise people build their lives around what is eternal and squeeze in what is temporary. Not the other way around.
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If you want to do the work of God, pay attention to people. Notice them. Especially the people nobody else notices.
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Real question is not who was this man (Jesus), but who is this man?
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Going in faith does not necessarily mean going with serenity or without doubts. Faith can be difficult.
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Hurry is not just a disordered schedule. Hurry is a disordered heart.
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The good news as Jesus preached it is not just about the minimal entrance requirements for getting into heaven when you die. It is about the glorious redemption of human life-your life.
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Habits eat good intentions for breakfast.
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God wishes to be seen, wishes to be sought, wishes to be expected, and wishes to be trusted.
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