“Nothing is more dangerous to the kingdom of darkness than a man or woman who has found the unceasing wellspring of heaven’s life.”
― Secrets of the Secret Place
― Secrets of the Secret Place
“Once they asked Abba Silouan, “What asceticism do you practice, Father, to receive this wisdom?” And he answered, “I never left a thought in my heart that might anger God.”
― Philokalia: The Bible of Orthodox Spirituality
― Philokalia: The Bible of Orthodox Spirituality
“most of us learn to trust, not because we’re noble, brave, or godly, and certainly not because we have it together, but when we don’t have any other choice.”
― Finding God When You Need Him Most
― Finding God When You Need Him Most
“You can be saved without setting your heart to live in extravagance before His eyes. There are many people who know Jesus as Savior and will be in heaven, but they lived their lives without giving much further thought to Him.”
― What is the Point?: Discovering Life's Deeper Meaning and Purpose
― What is the Point?: Discovering Life's Deeper Meaning and Purpose
“Hurry is the great enemy of spiritual life in our day. You must ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life.”
― Soul Keeping: Caring For the Most Important Part of You
― Soul Keeping: Caring For the Most Important Part of You
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