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Quotes About Belief

It's also hard to trust yourself when you know you're that person that might run out the door.
~ James Lapine
The question of religion was a matter for each individual's conscience, and in a great many cases was the outcome of birth or residence in a certain geographical area.
~ James Larkin
Turned to religion in times of temptation.
~ James Lear
I sometimes subscribe to the belief that all historical events occur simultaneously, like a dream in the mind of God. Perhaps it is only man who views time sequentially and tries to impose a solar calendar upon it. What if other people, both dead and unborn, are living out their lives in the same space we occupy, without our knowledge or consent?
~ James Lee Burke
It said, You are in a burning building and Jesus is the only possible fireman.
~ James Leo Herlihy
But sometimes there's a moral rightness in stupidity. Ever hear of a holy fool?
~ James Lovegrove
I'm a scientist, not a theologian. I don't know if there is a God or not. Religion requires certainty. Revere and respect Gaia. Have trust in Gaia. But not faith.
~ James Lovelock
It just so happens that the green religion is now taking over from the Christian religion. I don't think people have noticed that, but it's got all the sort of terms that religions use... The greens use guilt. That just shows how religious greens are. You can't win people round by saying they are guilty for putting (carbon dioxide) in the air.
~ James Lovelock
I never claimed to be the Chosen One. That was Qui-Gon. Even the Council doesn't believe it anymore, so why should you?" "Because I think you believe it," Obi-Wan said calmly. "I think you know in your heart that you're meant for something extraordinary." "And you, Master. What does your heart tell you you're meant for?" "Infinite sadness," Obi-Wan said, even while smiling.
~ James Luceno
To be strong in the Force is one thing. But to believe oneself to be all-powerful is to invite catastrophe. Remember, that even in the ethereal realm we inhabit, the unforeseen can occur.
~ James Luceno
An unexamined faith is not worth having, for it can only be true by accident. A faith worth having is faith worth discussing and testing.
~ James Luther Adams
The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease for ever to be able to do it.
~ James M. Barrie
All the world is made of faith, and trust, and pixie dust.
~ James M. Barrie
There is a saying in the Neverland that,every time you breathe, a grown-up dies.
~ James M. Barrie
Do you believe in fairies?… If you believe, clap your hands!
~ James M. Barrie
The reason birds can fly and we can't is simply because they have perfect faith, for to have faith is to have wings.
~ James M. Barrie
I do believe in fairies! I do! I do!
~ James M. Barrie
If you have to do it, you can do it.
~ James M. Cain
You can't be just against communism; you've got to be for something.
~ James M. Gavin
In the old covenant God faithfully remained with His people, accompanying them in a pillar of fire and cloud, then dwelling among them in the tabernacle and the temple. Under the new covenant, the only temple is the believing community itself, and God dwells not only among the community corporately (Matt 18:20; 1 Cor 3:16; 2 Cor 6:16), but also in each member individually (John 14:17; Rom 8:9–11; 1 Cor 6:19). This is the overarching thesis this book seeks to establish.
~ James M. Hamilton Jr.
If you're not a believer in Jesus, who looks after you? Who will come for you? To whom are you joined? Do you have a family? If you will repent of your sin and trust in Jesus, you can be part of the family of God.
~ James M. Hamilton Jr.
Yahweh is mighty to save, whether the saved desire his salvation or not.
~ James M. Hamilton Jr.
If you don't believe in the messenger, you won't believe the message.
~ James M. Kouzes
You have to believe, and you have to develop the skills to transmit your belief. It's your passion that brings the vision to life. If you're going to lead, you have to recognize that your enthusiasm and expressiveness are among your strongest allies in your efforts to generate commitment in others. Don't underestimate your talents.
~ James M. Kouzes