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"To Him be glory in the CHURCH—the Body of Christ is where God's abundance flows. Through sacraments, through community, through service, God does immeasurably more. The Church is not limitation but location of divine abundance. Expect more; the Spirit is at work." — Pope Francis.
"The disinherited have much to fear—real enemies, real threats. But the LORD is light in the darkest night, salvation when all seems lost, stronghold when nowhere is safe. This confidence sustained slaves, empowered marchers, carries us still. Whom shall I fear?" — Howard Thurman.
"God goes before YOU—whatever you face tomorrow, He's already there. He is with YOU—right now, in your situation. He will never leave YOU—personally, specifically. This is not abstract theology; it's personal promise. YOUR God, YOUR companion, YOUR security." — Billy Graham.
"In this church age, believers are new creations—something not available in prior dispensations in the same way. We have the indwelling Spirit, union with Christ, new nature. The church is the community of new creations awaiting the rapture when our...
"God gives wisdom through the gifts of the Spirit—word of wisdom, word of knowledge! When you need breakthrough wisdom, ask and EXPECT supernatural download! The Spirit will give you insight you couldn't have naturally. Wisdom from heaven changes everything!" — Bill Johnson.
"To seek first the kingdom is to seek first God's glory. His righteousness is His righteous rule. When God's glory is our priority, He provides all we need—for His glory requires sustained servants. Soli Deo Gloria: God first, all else follows." — John Calvin.
"This is eternal Pascha—Christ is risen, death is trampled, tears are ended. The paschal victory extends to all creation; the new heaven and earth participate in resurrection. 'Let no one fear death'—it is destroyed. Paschal joy becomes eternal reality." — St.
"Grace is entirely God's gift—the Council of Trent affirmed this clearly. Yet grace invites our cooperation; it transforms us from within, enabling the good works that flow from salvation. We are saved by grace, and grace makes us capable of love." — Pope Benedict XVI.
"God will wipe YOUR tears—every one. YOUR pain will end; YOUR mourning will cease; YOUR death will be swallowed in victory. This is heaven's promise to YOU personally: no more crying, no more dying. Hold onto this hope; it is coming true." — Billy Graham.
"Seek FIRST—before career, before comfort, before security—seek GOD'S kingdom! And watch what happens: ALL these things shall be ADDED! That's supernatural provision! God doesn't just meet needs; He exceeds expectations. Put Him first and watch Him move!" — T.D. Pentecostal: supernatural provision.
"The kingdom Jesus proclaims is present in the Church—imperfectly, but really. To seek first the kingdom is to participate in the Church's life: sacraments, prayer, service. Here we find God's righteousness; here 'all these things' are added through communion." — Pope Benedict XVI.
"Every believer is a priest—not clergy alone but all. This holy nation includes all who respond to grace. Royal priesthood means access to God for all, intercession by all, ministry from all. The Spirit gifts every member for the body's work." — John Wesley.
"God goes before—we need not fight with violence; He fights for us. God is with—we need not fear the powerful; His presence protects. The community that trusts this promise can lay down weapons and walk unarmed into hostile territory. God's...
"Power for witness, love for the lost, sound mind for cultural engagement—this is the Spirit's missionary equipment. Fear cripples mission; the Spirit liberates. We go not in timidity but in Spirit-given power. Sound-minded mission is both bold and wise." — Tim Keller.
"We can trust the Lord because He has revealed His plan in Scripture. The paths He makes straight align with His prophetic program. Trust includes studying His Word to discern His will. He guides through the Scriptures He has given." — Charles Ryrie.
"Christ is so closely united with me that He lives in me. The life I now live is not mine but His. I still have my sinful flesh, but Christ's life overcomes it. This is the 'happy exchange': He takes...
"The Spirit given is Christ's Spirit—the Spirit of Him who faced cross and grave without fear. In Christ, fear has been conquered. The power is His power; the love is His love; the sound mind is His wisdom.
"'Whom shall I fear?' is a question to answer daily. The Lord IS your light—practice seeing by it. He IS your salvation—practice trusting it. He IS your stronghold—practice running to it. Confidence grows through use; fear shrinks through faith exercised." — E.
"The church shines in the night of this present age—darkness increases as the end approaches. But so must our light! Until Christ returns, we illuminate a dark world. Our good works witness to coming kingdom. The world grows darker; our...
"'He cares for you' affirms human dignity. God's care is not utilitarian—using us for purposes—but personal, valuing us in ourselves. We can cast cares because we are not cogs in a machine but beloved children. Divine care liberates from utilitarian anxiety." — Rowan Williams.
"What does 'good' mean in Romans 8:28? The next verse answers: to be conformed to the image of Christ. God's good purpose is not our comfort but our Christlikeness. Everything that happens serves this goal: making us like Jesus." — Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
"Christ is risen—this is the victory! Death is trampled; hades is conquered; the world is overcome. 'Let no one fear death, for the death of our Savior has set us free.' Trouble in this world is temporary; Paschal joy is eternal.
"This vision sustains mission: we work toward a world without tears. God's future breaks into our present; we are signs of coming comfort. Every tear we wipe now anticipates the final wiping. Mission is participating in God's tear-ending work." — Lesslie Newbigin.
"God chose YOU. YOU are a priest before Him—no human mediator needed. YOU belong to Him personally. This is YOUR identity: chosen, royal, holy, possessed by God. Live up to who YOU are; YOUR calling is personal and YOUR dignity is real." — Billy Graham.