“the holy people are committed to their Lord and their unity is demonstrated in their communal life as they give attention to teaching, to fellowship, the breaking of bread, prayer, and praise.”
― Holy Trinity: Holy People: The Theology of Christian Perfecting
― Holy Trinity: Holy People: The Theology of Christian Perfecting
“Who can listen to a story of loneliness and despair without taking the risk of experiencing similar pains in his own heart and even losing his precious peace of mind? In short: “Who can take away suffering without entering it?”
― The Wounded Healer: Ministry in Contemporary Society
― The Wounded Healer: Ministry in Contemporary Society
“The beginning and the end of all Christian leadership is to give your life for others.”
― The Wounded Healer: Ministry in Contemporary Society
― The Wounded Healer: Ministry in Contemporary Society
“Many of us are willing to extend a helping hand, but we’re very reluctant to reach out for help when we need it ourselves. It’s as if we’ve divided the world into “those who offer help” and “those who need help.” The truth is that we are both.”
― The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Suppose to Be and Embrace Who You Are: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
― The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Suppose to Be and Embrace Who You Are: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
“Being the “best you can be” is really only possible when you are deeply connected to another. Splendid isolation is for planets, not people.”
― Love Sense: The Revolutionary New Science of Romantic Relationships
― Love Sense: The Revolutionary New Science of Romantic Relationships
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