Caroline

“We must not do violence to the Scriptures by interpreting them in terms of an abstract principle, even if that principle be a doctrine of grace. Otherwise we shall end up in legalism.”
― Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship

“The call of Jesus makes the disciple community not only the salt but also the light of the world: then-activity is visible, as well as imperceptible.”
― Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship

“Courage, Beauty; be a model of female generosity. Show thyself to be as wise as thou art charming. Do not hesitate to sacrifice thy inclination to thy duty. Thou takest the true path to happiness. Thou wilt be blest, provided thou art not misled by deceitful appearances.”
― Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, The Beauty and the Beast

“Anxiety is always directed to the morrow, whereas goods are in the strictest sense meant to be used only for to-day. By trying to ensure for the next day we are only creating uncertainty to-day. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. The only way to win assurance is by leaving to-morrow entirely in the hands of God and by receiving from him all we need for to-day. If instead of receiving God’s gifts for to-day we worry about to-morrow, we find ourselves helpless victims of infinite anxiety.”
― Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship