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Andrew Root • The Pastor in a Secular Age (Ministry in a Secular Age Book #2): Ministry to People Who No Longer Need a God
anyone who thinks love of God can be done without love of neighbor is deluded. We demonstrate that we love God only when we are loving others.
Dale B. Martin • Biblical Truths: The Meaning of Scripture in the Twenty-first Century
Here we reach the high-water mark of prophetic religion, and it is of the essence of the religion of Jesus of Nazareth. Of course God cares for the grass of the field, which lives a day and is no more, or the sparrow that falls unnoticed by the wayside. He also holds the stars in their appointed places, leaves his mark in every living thing. And he
... See moreHoward Thurman • Jesus and the Disinherited
Your abilities were not given just to make a living; God gave them to you for your ministry. Peter said, “God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to use them to help each other, passing on to others God’s many kinds of blessings.”
Rick Warren • The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?
Elijah fills a need for hope—and for justice.
Daniel C. Matt • Becoming Elijah: Prophet of Transformation (Jewish Lives)
Who is the most successful entrepreneur in human history? Henry Ford? Steve Jobs, perhaps? For my money, that distinction, hands down, goes to Saul of Tarsus—later Saint Paul, to Christians. Even if you aren’t a Christian, hear me out: He was the first-century convert to the teachings of Christ who organized the work of a messianic itinerant preach
... See moreArthur C. Brooks • From Strength to Strength
It was the party of the century. We were in the presence of unyielding simplicity and care. He who had so little was giving us a lesson in how to give, and with not one hint of self-absorption. He was loving us in the best way he could.
Gary Smith • Radical Compassion: Finding Christ in the Heart of the Poor
As one of the people, Beecher could more clearly claim God’s love. God, Beecher could say as a regular bloke, wants us to feel loved, to be happy and not miserable. Instead of having us cough up blood as we climb the hill of holiness, this God wants to be our friend—just as your pastor does.
Andrew Root • The Pastor in a Secular Age (Ministry in a Secular Age Book #2): Ministry to People Who No Longer Need a God
10 One day when I went into the house of Shemaiah son of Delaiah son of Mehetabel, who was confined to his house, he said, “Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us close the doors of the temple, for they are coming to kill you; indeed, tonight they are coming to kill you.” 11But I said, “Should a man like me run away
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