#cross

I don't remember ever being full of dislike and hatred for people, like some kids I've come across now. ↗

— Jeffrey Bernard

#being #come #dislike #ever #full

The theology of the cross is not a cerebral thing; it profoundly affects our Christian experience and existence, making demands upon our whole lives and turning theology into something which controls not just our thoughts, but the very way in which we experience the world around and taste the blessing and fellowship of God himself. pp.48-49 ↗

— Carl R. Trueman

#theology #experience

The cross where Jesus died became also the cross where His apostle died. The loss, the rejection, the shame, belong both to Christ and to all who in very truth are His. the cross that saves them also slays them, and anything short of this is a pseudo-faith and not true faith at all. ↗

— A.W. Tozer

#discipleship #faith

Never let someone who draws a line and say you can't cross it intimidate you. Don't be discouraged when someone says you can't do it. You might have been the only one sent to do it. ↗

— Israelmore Ayivor

#cross-it #discourage #discouragement #do-it-again #don-t-be-afraid

Cameron found himself smiling as he thought about the two tough, acerbic FBI agents. "It's so cute. They're in love." "It's like watching two kittens fight with machetes," Julian muttered. "Julian." "What? Its weird!" "No its not. They're perfect for each other. Poor Zane though," Cameron murmured. "In love with Ty Grady." He couldn't imagine how frustrating that would be. Then Julian inhaled, and Cameron chuckled slightly. Yeah, he could actually. ↗

— Abigail Roux

#julian-cross #imagination

The gifts of the Master are these: freedom, life, hope, new direction, transformation, and intimacy with God. If the cross was the end of the story, we would have no hope. But the cross isn't the end. Jesus didn't escape from death; he conquered it and opened the way to heaven for all who will dare to believe. The truth of this moment, if we let it sweep over us, is stunning. It means Jesus really is who he claimed to be, we are really as lost as he said we are, and he really is the only way for us to intimately and spiritually connect with God again. ↗

— Steven James

#death #easter #god #hope #jesus

But...If my life on Earth must end, let it end with a promise. Let it end with hope. ↗

— Beth Revis

#amy #beth-revis #elder #life

Only those who are truly aware of their sin can truly cherish grace. ↗

— C.J. Mahaney

#grace #sin #life

I love. The most reckless thing of all. ↗

— Ally Condie

#ky #love #love

Yeah, and we still have to deal with The Eye being…Eyeish, and me learning to be Head of the Council, which will probably involve lots of boring books and—” Archer pressed his mouth to mine, effectively shutting me up and kissing the hell out of me. When he pulled back, he was grinning. “And you have an arrogant, screwed-up former demon hunter who is stupidly in love with you. ↗

— Rachel Hawkins

#sophie #love