The only person who dares wake up a king at 3:00 AM for a glass of water is a child. We have that kind of access
TIMOTHY KELLERThere is no way to have a real relationship without becoming vulnerable to hurt. Christmas tells us that God became breakable and fragile.
More Timothy Keller Quotes
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We are regularly in danger of having too light a view of our sin and also too light a grasp of what Jesus has done to free us from our sin.
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We need to remember that we are saved by grace when we fail. But we need to remember it much more when we succeed.
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After creation God said, ‘It is finished’-and he rested. After redemption Jesus said, ‘It is finished’-and we can rest.
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Forgiveness always comes at a cost to the one granting the forgiveness. To not retaliate is to absorb the cost.
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A life of gratitude to God for being saved is far more pleasing than a life based on self-righteousness over being good.
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God relentlessly offers his grace to people who do not deserve it, or seek it, or even appreciate it after they have been saved by it.
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Christ’s resurrection not only gives you hope for the future; it gives you hope to handle your scars right now.
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Love is the effort and desire to make someone else everything they were created to be.
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To fear the Lord is to be overwhelmed with wonder before the greatness of God and his love.
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If you don’t feel like praying, pray to God to give you the desire.
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Think like a prophet, serve like a priest, and plan like a king.
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Religion makes us proud of what we have done. The Gospel makes us proud of what Jesus has done.
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The gospel does not promise you better life circumstances; it promises you a better life.
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We were designed to know, serve, and love God supremely – and when we are faithful to that design, we flourish.
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Suffering can refine us rather than destroy us because God himself walks with us in the fire.
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