Far from being prudish or antisexual, then, God is the author and original celebrator of sex.
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“Devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.”
― Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson
― Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson
“One of the key words in this letter is comfort or encouragement. The Greek word means “called to one’s side to help.” The verb is used eighteen times in this letter, and the noun eleven times. In spite of all the trials he experienced, Paul was able (by the grace of God) to write a letter saturated with encouragement.”
― Be Encouraged (2 Corinthians): God Can Turn Your Trials into Triumphs
― Be Encouraged (2 Corinthians): God Can Turn Your Trials into Triumphs
“There's a reason narcissists don't learn from mistakes and that's because they never get past the first step which is admitting that they made one. It's always an assistant's fault, an adviser's fault, a lawyer's fault. Ask them to account for a mistake any other way and they'll say, 'what mistake?”
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“boundaries define your soul, and they help you to guard it and maintain it (Prov. 4:23).”
― Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life
― Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life
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