Quotes about christ
christian thinking very-good
I dont call myself a very good Christian, but I think I know one when I see one, and I also think I know when I dont. Madison Smartt Bell
christian believe thinking
If people really want to go, and really try all their lives, I think they will get in; for I don't believe there are any locks on that door, or any guards at the gate. I always imagine it is as it is in the picture, where the shining ones stretch out their hands to welcome poor Christian as he comes up from the river. Louisa May Alcott
christian flower heaven
When the Christians, upon these occasions, received martyrdom, they were ornamented, and crowned with garlands of flowers; for which they, in heaven, received eternal crowns of glory. John Foxe
christian revenge heart
Suppose that by revenge you might destroy one enemy; yet, by exercising the Christian's temper you might conquer three–your own lust, Satan's temptation, and your enemy's heart. John Flavel
christian proud absurdity
A greater absurdity cannot be thought of than a morose, hardhearted, covetous, proud, malicious Christian. Jonathan Edwards
christian inspiration may
Resolved, to study the Scriptures so steadily, constantly and frequently, as that I may find, and plainly perceive myself to grow in the knowledge of the same.
christian loyalty children
Christian socialism”). This is a difficult concept for modern liberals to grasp because they are used to thinking of the progressives as the people who cleaned up the food supply, pushed through the eight hour workday, and ended child labor. But liberals often forget that the progressives were imperialists, at home and abroad. They were the authors of Prohibition, the Palmer Raids, eugenics, loyalty oaths, and, in its modern incarnation, what many call “state capitalism. Jonah Goldberg
christian religious mean
Waiving the rights of conscience, not included in the surrender implied by the social state, & more or less invaded by all Religious establishments, the simple question to be decided, is whether a support of the best & purest religion, the Christian religion itself ought not, so far at least as pecuniary means are involved, to be provided for by the Government, rather than be left to the voluntary provisions of those who profess it. James Madison
christian want realizing
If you want to live the Christian life, you will have to realize that Someone Else has to be in control. Eric Ludy
christian pain self
The Christian religion and morality extols the glory of the Hereafter, and therefore remains indifferent to the horrors of the earth. Indeed, the idea of self-denial and of all that makes for pain and sorrow is its test of human worth, its passport to the entry into heaven. Emma Goldman
christian selfishness sin
The vital Christian arouses opposition because he is a standing rebuke to the selfishness and sin of those around him. John Hagee
christian mean acceptance
It is impossible to call yourself a Christian and defend homosexuality. There is no justification or acceptance of homosexuality.... Homosexuality means the death of society because homosexuals can recruit, but they cannot reproduce.
christian jesus men
Christ beats his drum, but he does not press men; Christ is served with voluntaries. John Donne
christian philosophy mean
Pagan philosophers set up reason as the sole guide of life, of wisdom and conduct; but Christian philosophy demands of us that we surrender our reason to the Holy Spirit; and this means that we no longer live for ourselves, but that Christ lives and reigns within us (Rom 12:1; Eph 4:23; Gal 2:20). John Calvin
christian dream philosophy
Now, my own suspicion is that the universe is not only queerer than we suppose, but queerer than we can suppose. I have read and heard many attempts at a systematic account of it, from materialism and theosophy to the Christian system or that of Kant, and I have always felt that they were much too simple. I suspect that there are more things in heaven and earth that are dreamed of, or can be dreamed of, in any philosophy. That is the reason why I have no philosophy myself, and must be my excuse for dreaming. John B. S. Haldane
christian doe looks
You have to look at what a person does with his life. Anyone can say that hes a Christian, but you look at how they live. Franklin Graham
christmas suicide interesting
One of my favorite movies of all time is 'It's A Wonderful Life,' which is a pretty interesting choice for a seasonal Christmas favorite, because it's about a guy who wants to commit suicide and is presented with reasons not to. Frank Darabont
christian religion hell
The fear of hell is the basis for the Christian faith. Madalyn Murray O'Hair
christians constitution jews says umbrella whether wisconsin
Whether the Sikhs want to worship in Wisconsin or the Christians want to worship in Texas or the Jews want to worship in New York, we're living under the magnificent umbrella of a Constitution that says we can. Marianne Williamson
christmas deserve good guys hits kids lightning prove respect themselves year
The kids wanted to prove that they deserve the respect of the district. Christmas only comes once a year and lightning only hits a place once. These guys were out to show to themselves that they can do good things in district.
christian country thinking
The Christian conceives of his abode on Earth in no more delightful colors than the Jainist sectarian. He sees in it only a time of sad trial; he also thinks that his true country is not of this world. Emile Durkheim
christian known
I have always known that the best of the Saracens could out-Christian many of us Christians. Ellis Peters
christmas disasters last message natural worst
The day after my last Christmas message was broadcast, the world experienced one of the worst natural disasters ever recorded. Queen Elizabeth
christmas happy merry year
A merry Christmas to everybody! A happy New Year to all the world! Charles Dickens
christmas december folks merry remember
A Merry Christmas this December - To a lot of folks I don't remember
christian leader doubt
Emerging church leaders are not impressed by those who defend the Christian faith by promoting definitive answers to convince those who doubt the faith.
christian spiritual people
Christians can not truly evangelize unless they are prepared to be evangelized in the process. In sharing the good news, people are enriched by the spiritual insights, honest questions and depth of devotion demonstrated by those of other faiths. Including others involves listening to them, learning from them. Much of what exists in other faiths may not necessarily be hostile to the kingdom. Christians can learn a lot from other walks of life.
christian jesus war
The war is really about religion. The war's between Jesus and Muhammad. The Christians say Jesus is the messenger. Muslims say Muhammad is the messenger. Who gives a expletive who the messenger is did you get the message? Eddie Griffin
christ church committed destiny fortunes god himself jesus men whom
The men to whom Jesus Christ committed the fortunes and destiny of His Church were men of prayer. To no other kind of men has God ever committed Himself in this world. Edward McKendree Bounds
christian wisdom religious
Christianity has not been tried and found wanting; it has been found difficult and not tried. Gilbert K. Chesterton
christmas gratitude taken
Nothing taken for granted; everything received with gratitude; everything passed on with grace.
christian orthodoxy sin
Certain new theologians dispute original sin, which is the only part of Christian theology which can really be proved.
christmas breathing light
The sun doth shake Light from his locks, and, all the way Breathing perfumes, doth spice the day. Henry Vaughan