Mandy Bartley

“I must learn to be content with being happier than I deserve.”
― Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

“Grace is not opposed to effort, it is opposed to earning. Earning is an attitude. Effort is an action. Grace, you know, does not just have to do with forgiveness of sins alone.”
― Dallas Willard, The Great Omission: Reclaiming Jesus's Essential Teachings on Discipleship

“I may not be able to solve the great systemic injustices of our time, but I can cook some of the best pizza you’ve ever had and invite you to my table.”
― John Mark Comer, Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did.

“One of the greatest barriers to connection is the cultural importance we place on "going it alone." Somehow we've come to equate success with not needing anyone. 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.”
― Brené Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection