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By age ten, I’d already read hundreds, if not thousands, of books. But that was the first time a book provoked a visceral, gut-wrenching, puddle-of-tears reaction. Before that day, I didn’t know a book could do that to a person. I didn’t
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“Wait on the Lord" is a constant refrain in the Psalms, and it is a necessary word, for God often keeps us waiting. He is not in such a hurry as we are, and it is not his way to give more light on the future than we need for action in the present, or to guide us more than one step at a time. When in doubt, do nothing, but continue to wait on God. When action is needed, light will come.”
― Knowing God
― Knowing God
“I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.”
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“If we claim to be Christian, we must be like Christ.”
― The Radical Disciple: Some Neglected Aspects of Our Calling
― The Radical Disciple: Some Neglected Aspects of Our Calling
“Once you become aware that the main business that you are here for is to know God, most of life's problems fall into place of their own accord.”
― Knowing God
― Knowing God
“God uses chronic pain and weakness, along with other afflictions, as his chisel for sculpting our lives. Felt weakness deepens dependence on Christ for strength each day. The weaker we feel, the harder we lean. And the harder we lean, the stronger we grow spiritually, even while our bodies waste away. To live with your ‘thorn’ uncomplainingly — that is, sweet, patient, and free in heart to love and help others, even though every day you feel weak — is true sanctification. It is true healing for the spirit. It is a supreme victory of grace.”
― God's Plans for You
― God's Plans for You
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Dirk’s 2025 Year in Books
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