Quotables: St. Basil
August 20, 2021
It was said of St. Basil that “his words were like thunder because his life was like lightning.” -UNKNOWN … More Quotables: St. Basil
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Quotables: Barbara Brown Taylor
July 31, 2021
“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
Quotabes: Dallas Willard
April 29, 2021
“Most problems in contemporary churches can be explained by the fact that members have not yet decided to follow Christ.” … More Quotabes: Dallas Willard
Quotables: Mark Twain on the Right Words
February 8, 2021
“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
Words of Wisdom: Cyprian (AD 256)
November 24, 2020
“Beloved brethren, we are philosophers not in words but in deeds; we exhibit our wisdom not by our dress, but by truth; we know virtues by their practice rather than through boasting of them; we do not speak great things but we live them.” -St. Cyprian (AD 256) … More Words of Wisdom: Cyprian (AD 256)
WOW – Confucius
November 6, 2019
This week’s Words of Wisdom (WOW) come from ca. 500 BC. “By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.” -CONFUCIUS, Chinese philosopher
Searching For Sunday
May 7, 2019
Rachel Held Evans died on Saturday at the age of 37, leaving behind her husband and a 1 and 3 year old. Life is precious and fragile indeed. Never heard of RHE? That’s okay. Now is a great chance to check out her writings. I confess I have not read any of her books, or … More Searching For Sunday
CrossRoad 6: Cruciformity Quotes
April 17, 2019
Here’s a collection of great quotes on “cruciformity” from Bruxy Cavey’s teaching ministry. Enjoy! “I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.” —Apostle Paul “The great paradox is that one comes to know the power and glory of Christ, the resurrection and life of Christ, through cruciformity.” —Michael J. Gorman As … More CrossRoad 6: Cruciformity Quotes
QUOTABLES: Politics of Jesus
March 25, 2018
“Jesus was not just a moralist whose teachings had some political implications; he was not primarily a teacher of spirituality whose public ministry unfortunately was seen in a political light; he was not just a sacrificial lamb preparing for his immolation, or a God-Man whose divine status calls us to disregard his humanity. Jesus was, … More QUOTABLES: Politics of Jesus
QUOTABLES: The Cross in Our Culture
March 7, 2018
“Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession…Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.” -DIETRICH BONHOEFFER The creed of contemporary Christianity offers “A God without wrath [who] … More QUOTABLES: The Cross in Our Culture
QUOTABLES: The Hobbit
February 28, 2018
“Some believe it is only great power that can hold evil in check, but that is not what I have found. It is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love. Why Bilbo Baggins? Perhaps because I am afraid, and he gives me courage.” … More QUOTABLES: The Hobbit
Quotables: Billy Graham
February 23, 2018
Enjoy some inspiring and memorable quotes from Billy Graham: “It is the Holy Spirit’s job to convict, God’s job to judge and my job to love.” “Sin is the second most powerful force in the universe, for it sent Jesus to the cross. Only one force is greater—the love of God.” “They asked her (Ruth … More Quotables: Billy Graham
Do You Hear What I Hear?
December 21, 2017
“Do you hear what I hear?” Yep, if what you’re hearing is crying kids, a cranky parent (i.e, me), crowded malls and cringe-worthy Christmas tunes on the radio (you know, that one with all the synthesizers or the one that keeps repeating “Simmmmmply haaaaaaaving a wonderful Christmastime”). Let’s be honest, it’s hard to hear anything amidst … More Do You Hear What I Hear?
R. C. Sproul (1939-2017)
December 20, 2017
“I’ll retire when they pry my cold, dead fingers off of my Bible.” -R.C. Sproul R.C. Sproul died this past week and so we mourn the loss of one of the stalwart defenders of the faith and larger-than-life Bible teachers of the last century. Here’s my meager tribute. My college years at Bethel were a … More R. C. Sproul (1939-2017)
Leadership Quotes from Andy Stanley
November 18, 2017
Compiled by Brian Dodd Andy Stanley’s latest book, Deep & Wide, is the definitive leadership book of this generation. Now onto the quotes: Blessed is the man who gets the opportunity to devote his life to something bigger than himself and who finds himself surrounded by friends who share his passion. As leaders, we are … More Leadership Quotes from Andy Stanley
Preaching Luther
October 15, 2017
We are celebrating “Luther Week” at MainStreet as we honor the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. We watched the 2003 Luther movie on Wednesday night, and we will be discussing the movie and Reformation this Wednesday night at Three Taverns. This Sunday I also spent time introducing this truly one-of-a-kind flawed heroes of the faith. … More Preaching Luther
The Upward Climb: First Day of School Reflection
September 5, 2017
We just snapped that classic milestone photo of our 6-year old, Peter, climbing up those enormous school bus steps, turning around for that split second with a proud smile, and the look of excitement with tinge of apprehension in his eyes. Snap photo. And just like that the driver pulled the lever and the doors … More The Upward Climb: First Day of School Reflection
QUOTABLES: Martin Luther
March 7, 2017
“The Bible is alive. It speaks to me. It has feet, it runs after me. It has hands, it lays hold of me.” Martin Luther
QUOTABLES: Francis Chan
August 15, 2015
“I think a lot of us need to forget about God’s will for my life. God cares more about our response to His Spirit’s leading today, in this moment, than about what we intend to do next year. In fact, the decisions we make next year will be profoundly affected by the degree to which … More QUOTABLES: Francis Chan
QUOTABLES: Dietrich Bonhoeffer – 12 Essential Quotes
August 1, 2015
Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s courage and determination and rootedness in Scripture is one of the reasons I didn’t give up during the difficult times in starting a new church. I was depleted and discouraged and lonely above all. I found a true friend and hero in Bonhoeffer. I read a couple biographies during this time and was … More QUOTABLES: Dietrich Bonhoeffer – 12 Essential Quotes
QUOTABLES: Bonhoeffer on Pastoral Ministry
May 1, 2013
“The task of pastoral ministry is, above all else, to arrange the contingencies for an encounter with the Divine.” -BONHOEFFER
QUOTABLES: Tozer on Bold Leadership
March 22, 2013
This excerpt from Tozer made my heart burn as I read it today. Lord, may MainStreet become a church that makes disciples such as these! -JB “Then Paul answered, “What do you mean by weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for … More QUOTABLES: Tozer on Bold Leadership
QUOTABLES: Stained Glass
April 17, 2012
“People are like stained glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light within.” -Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, Swiss-American psychiatrist and author
QUOTABLES: P.P. Waldenstrom
March 17, 2012
Statement made during assembly of evangelical pastors in 1877 pleading for a union of evangelical believers based on scripture alone without regard to human creeds or confessions: Let us in this matter be followers of Jesus and not split into different denominations and factions; we have the same Savior. Rather may all those who are … More QUOTABLES: P.P. Waldenstrom
QUOTABLES: Blaise Pascal
March 8, 2012
You have heard the quote, “There’s a God-shaped void in every heart that only God can fill,” and it is attributed to Blaise Pascal. In fact, that is only a paraphrase of what he actually said. Here’s the quote it must come from: What else does this craving, and this helplessness, proclaim but that there … More QUOTABLES: Blaise Pascal
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