Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live, taking the form of a readiness to die. ~ G.K. Chesterton
Category: Quotes
Words of wisdom, philosophy, encouragement and humor from various sources.
On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand
My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest frame, But wholly trust in Jesus’ Name. On Christ the solid Rock I stand, All other ground is sinking sand; All other ground is sinking sand. When darkness seems to hide His face, I rest on His… Continue reading On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand
Quoted: Ravi Zacharias on Truth
Truth excludes its opposite. The person who denies the exclusive nature of truth is also making a truth claim. The question is whether the truth claim being made can be sustained by the tests for truth. By Ravi Zacharias. Excerpted from: Geisler, N. L., & Hoffman, P. K. (2001). Why I am a Christian :… Continue reading Quoted: Ravi Zacharias on Truth
Scriptures for Encouragement
1Sam 12:16……..stand and see this great thing which the Lord will do before your eyes… Luke 18:27………The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. Num 23:19………God is not a man, that He should lie. Has He said, and will He not do it? Jas 1:4…………..But let patience have its perfect work, that… Continue reading Scriptures for Encouragement
Quoted: Bernard of Clairvaux on Pursuing Knowledge
There are those who desire to acquire knowledge for its own value—and this is a base vanity. But there are others who desire to have it to edify others—and this is charity. And there are others who desire it so that they may be edified—and this is wisdom. —Bernard of Clairvaux, The Song of Solomon
Quoted: James K. A. Smith on Limiting God
I think most Reformed folk have learned habits of worship that effectively constrain the sovereignty of God by adopting highly defined and narrow expectations of the Spirit’s operations. I long for a kind of “Pentecostalized” Reformed spirituality that expects the sovereign Lord to show up in ways that might surprise us.” James K. A. Smith… Continue reading Quoted: James K. A. Smith on Limiting God
Quoted: Plato on Refusal to Participate
One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors. (This could also apply to other organizational structures, such as the church.)
Quoted: Mark Driscoll on Christian Men
Sixty percent of Christians are chicks and the forty percent that are dudes are still sort of chicks. Mark Driscoll, Pastor Seattle Mars Hill Church
Quoted: John Wycliffe on the Bible’s Purpose
The Bible is for the Government of the People, by the People, and for the People.
Quoted: Fulton J. Sheen on Hiding from God
In the Garden of Paradise, man hid from God in the garden; now man hides within himself. ~ Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen (1895-1979) ~