Eugene H. Peterson Quotes

It is not easy to convey a sense of wonder, let alone resurrection wonder, to another. It’s the very nature of wonder to catch us off guard, to circumvent expectations and assumptions. Wonder can’t be packaged, and it can’t be worked up. It requires some sense of being there and some sense of engagement.

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The devil does some of his best work behind stained glass.

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The Bible makes it clear that every time that there is a story of faith, it is completely original. God's creative genius is endless.

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The only opportunity you will ever have to live by faith is in the circumstances you are provided this very day: this house you live in, this family you find yourself in, this job you have been given, the weather conditions that prevail at the ...moment.

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Stories are verbal acts of hospitality.

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I do not have more information after reading a poem; I have more experience.

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Christian discipleship is a decision to walk in his ways, steadily and firmly, and then finding that the way integrates all our interests, passions, and gifts, our human needs and eternal aspirations. It is the way of life we were created for.

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Isn't it interesting that all of the biblical prophets and psalmists were poets?

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Joy is not a requirement of Christian discipleship, it is a consequence. It is not what we have to acquire in order to experience life in Christ; it is what comes to us when we are walking in the way of faith and obedience.

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