soma.life

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Now, with God's help, I shall become myself.

Søren Kierkegaard

[somalife]

If you have the right words, you are considered an orthodox and law- abiding Christian. We burned people at the stake for not having the right words, but never to my knowledge for failing to love or forgive, or to care for the poor. Religion has had a love affair with words and correct ideas, whereas Jesus loved people, who are always imperfect.

Mike Breen, Multiplying Missional Leaders

[somalife]

Jesus enters the world of the people rather than expecting them to step out of that world and come to him.

Kenneth Bailey, Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes

[somalife]

TESTIFY!

"Perhaps church services could move beyond attenders sitting to hear sermons; and let them stand to share stories about how the living, resurrected Jesus Christ is actively working in their lives." ~Steve Simms

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If our belief systems are so solid, why do we surround ourselves with bubbles that shield us from others who see differently than we do?

@ShawnMcDonald

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You enter the extraordinary by way of the ordinary.

Frederick Buechner

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Following your heart is not the same as following Christ. They are usually opposite.

Harvey Turner

@PastorHarv

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The happiest Christian homes I know are those given to hospitality, where neighbors feel at home...

Billy Graham

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“The Christian shoemaker does his Christian duty not by putting little crosses on the shoes, but by making good shoes, because God is interested in good craftsmanship.” - Martin Luther

[somalife]

Jesus loves you to death.

@PastorHarv

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I have never seen a church with too much love, too much forgiveness, too much sacrifice -- too much Jesus. Oh, for more!

@rayortlund

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Converts and believers as popularly conceived might do their own thing, so to speak. But disciples obviously must do the will of their master.

David Hesselgrave, Planting Churches Cross Culturally

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PRAYER & THE HEART

"It is much easier for me to imagine a praying murderer, a praying prostitute, than a vain person praying. Nothing is so at odds with prayer as vanity." - Dietrich Bonhoeffer

[somalife]

The gospel is not meant to be 'a disembodied message.'

Lesslie Newbigin

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I'm giving up my life for Lent. It's what Jesus asked me to do.

@keithgiles

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Whatever God has done to you and for you, he wants to do through you to others.

@jeffvanderstelt

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We are all in the same boat in a stormy sea, and we owe each other a terrible loyalty.

G. K. Chesterton