Quotes About Faith

The world is full of healing; you just got to know where to look.

Jasper didn't look convinced. Cletus slapped him on the back. "It's been long enough since you went to church, Jaz," he said. "I come to your trailer all the time," Jasper said pointedly. "You ARE ordained.

Good God, 'the elusive thing'. She had reached a turning point. She no longer believed that a situation could be made better by writing a poem about it.

Okay then, smile and...

Ah, solving that question Brings the priest and the doctor In their

The little religion that I have clung to-that what matters most is the continuity of life, and its improvement from one generation to another.

My father, who died a few years ago, was a good, simple, very honest man. His faith and affection for his family was just unassailable, without question.

Better is one day in the company of those bullied by Christians but loved by Jesus than thousands in the company of those wielding scripture to harm the weak and defenseless.

Please protect me through the dangers and confusion of my transient life on earth, ensuring that in all things I strive for eternal life in Heaven.

It is a loop between church, Spirit, and Bible, and it is enough.

In general, evangelical fear of liberal learning has contributed to what Mark Noll properly described as "the scandal of the evangelical mind"—which is, in Noll's immortal phrase, "that there is not much of an evangelical mind.

Our God, You open Your hand, and fill all things living with plenteousness; to You I commit all those who are dear to me; watch over them, I pray, and provide all things needful for their souls and bodies, now and for evermore; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. —NERSES (4TH C.)

O Lord, take full possession of my heart, raise there Your throne, and command there as You do in heaven. Being created by You, let me live for You; being created for You, let me always act for Your glory; being redeemed by You, let me give to You what is Yours; and let my spirit cling to You alone, for Your name's sake. Amen. —JOHN WESLEY (1703–1791)

biblical inerrancy.

meanings" of the Bible so many people point to in their attempts to oppress other people.

let's say, fairly limited in their skills. Joel Osteen. Kenneth Copeland. Paula White. I mean, really.

Hear me, Lord, Holy Father, almighty and eternal God, and graciously send Your holy angel from heaven to watch over, to cherish, to protect, to abide with, and to defend all who dwell in this house; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. —TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC PRAYER

theologically conservative Protestant Christian)

career ladders in the religion business.

Lord, be with me this day, Within me to purify me; Above me to draw me up; Beneath me to sustain me; Before me to lead me; Behind me to restrain me; Around me to protect me. Amen. —PATRICK OF IRELAND (c. 387–c. 460)

This same standard could one day be applied to Christian colleges vis-à-vis sexual-orientation discrimination.

Distrust of higher education has been an enduring feature of fundamentalism and evangelicalism.

practicing homosexuals

O Jesus, keep me under the standard of Your cross. Let me not just look at You crucified, but have You living in my heart. Amen. —BERNADETTE OF LOURDES (1844