“God forgives me with the compassion of his eyes, when my back is turned to him. For he takes my head between his hands, and turns my face to him. And though I struggle against these hands, they do not let go until he has smiled me into smiling; and that is the forgiveness of God.” … More He Smiled Me Into Smiling
“Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan to build a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility.” —St. Augustine … More St. Augustine on Humility
“Are you not ashamed of your eagerness to possess as much wealth, reputation and honors as possible, while you do not care for nor give thought to wisdom or truth or the best possible state of your soul?” … More Wise Words: Socrates
“We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” -PLATO (428-348 BC) compare to… “This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil” (John 3:19).
I have found it necessary to spend the first couple classes laying some groundwork about healthy attitudes and approaches to learning, and naming and avoiding unhealthy approaches and attitudes that stunt growth. Toward this end, I have found one book helpful. … More 3 Great Untruths Stunting our Growth
It was said of St. Basil that “his words were like thunder because his life was like lightning.” -UNKNOWN … More Quotables: St. Basil
I’m excited to share a series of chapter summaries by my fellow doctoral graduates from the book we published together called Wise Church: Forming A Wisdom Culture in Your Local Church. Today’s chapter is “What is Wisdom?” … More What Is Wisdom?
“The problem is, many of the people in need of saving are in churches, and at least part of what they need saving from is the idea that God sees the world the same way they do.” -BARBARA BROWN TAYLOR … More Quotables: Barbara Brown Taylor
“Most problems in contemporary churches can be explained by the fact that members have not yet decided to follow Christ.” … More Quotabes: Dallas Willard
I’m thrilled to share my past four years of doctoral studies has resulted in a thesis that has been approved. You can call me Dr. J if you want! :) I have been researching sages & students in the ancient world, and having the time of my life with renowned New Testament scholar Scot McKnight. … More I’m a Doctor!
“The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter—it’s the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning.” -Mark Twain … More Quotables: Mark Twain on the Right Words
In the year 44 BC, Cicero was in his sixties — an old man by Roman standards — living on his farm outside of Rome removed from political power by the dictatorship of Julius Caesar. He turned to writing to ease the pain of exile and the recent loss of his beloved daughter. Among these works was a short essay on friendship dedicated to Atticus. … More Cicero on How To Be A Friend
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