The greatest single cause of atheism in the world
today is Christians who acknowledge Jesus with
their lips, then walk out the door,
and deny Him by their lifestyle. That is what an
unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable. -DC talk

Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls. 1 peter 1:8-9

for in this world you will have trouble. but take heart! i have overcome the world!
-john 16:33

There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered." -Nelson Mandela

But Gideon told them, "I will not rule over you, nor will my son rule over you. The LORD will rule over you." Judges 8:23

"A diminished view of God is the price you pay for your comfort" -Eugene Peterson

I cannot be awake,
For nothing looks to me as it did before.
Or else i am awake for the very first time,
And all else has been a mean sleep. -WW

But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. 1 Cor. 15:10