Quotes About Community

It's great to live free of the other sheep until you hear the wolves howl

I happened to be born into a group of people who live in constant fear of extinction. It's part of our identity, part of our mind-set, and it has taught us through horrific trial and error to always be on our guard.

It's great to live free of the other sheep until you hear the wolves howl.

Do they have to explain to Suburban Peter why they're fleecing him for Ghetto Paul?

To the folks at Mojang, Lydia

Every man has two counties--his own and America.

Who are they to give stars or dots? They're Wemmicks just like you. Eli to Punchinello (p. 25)

No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.

Pray for people. Serve more. Practice patience. And, bring the best out in people.

The Israelites prevailed because Moses prayed. Moses prevailed because he had others to pray with him.

Compassion matters to God. This is the time for service, not self-centeredness. Cancel the pity party. Love the people God brings to you.

None of us can help everyone. But all of us can help someone. And when we help them, we serve Jesus.

seguramente lo transmitiremos. —RICHARD ROHR

I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me" (John 10:14 NIV).

Learn a lesson from the king. Lead with worship. Go first to your Father in prayer and praise. Confess to him your fears. Gather with his people. Set your face toward God. Fast. Cry out for help. Admit your weakness. Then, once God moves, you move too. Expect to see the God of ages fight for you. He is near, as near as your next breath. Expect to see the God of ages fight for you. He is near, as near as your next breath.

It's good to have you back, David. We missed you while you were away.

Make the most of your relationships. Follow the advice of Benjamin Franklin: "Be slow in choosing friends and be even slower in leaving them.

The name of Jesus has been used by some to harm and divide, but if you look at how he lived, you see how backward that really is. Jesus was not exclusive. He was radically inclusive.

Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you" (John 13:14–15).

The genius of Jesus' example is that the burden of bridge building falls on the strong

As they walked back to the laundry, Brave Orchid showed her sister where to buy the various groceries and how to avoid Skid Row. On days when you are not feeling safe, walk around it. But you can walk through it unharmed on your strong days. On weak days you notice bodies on the sidewalk, and you are visible to Panhandler Ghosts and Mugger Ghosts.

Children, everybody, here's what to do during war: In a time of destruction, create something. A poem. A parade. A community. A school. A vow. A moral principle. One peaceful moment.

Adultery, perhaps only a mistake during good times, became a crime when the village needed food.

Here they all were together, idle above their fields, nobody hoeing, godlike; nobody weeding, New Year's in summer.