Jesus reveals a God who does not demand but who gives; who does not oppress but who raises up; who does not wound but who heals; who does not condemn but forgives.
Brennan ManningThere is an essential connection between experiencing God, loving God, and trusting God. You will trust God only as much as you love him. And you will love him to the extent you have touched him, rather that he has touched you.
Brennan ManningOn the last day, Jesus will look us over not for medals, diplomas, or honors, but for scars.
Brennan ManningTo lend each other a hand when we're falling, perhaps that's the only work that matters in the end.
Brennan ManningThe way you are with others every day, regardless of their status, is the true test of faith.
Brennan ManningCharles de Foucauld, the found of the Little Brothers of Jesus, wrote a single sentence that's ahad a profound impact on my life. He said, "The one thing we owe absolutely to God is never to be afraid of anything." Never to be afraid of anything, even death, which, after all, is but that final breakthrough into the open, waiting, outstretched arms of Abba.
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