God is loving us - you and me - this moment, just as we are and not as we should be.
Brennan ManningThe way you are with others every day, regardless of their status, is the true test of faith.
Brennan ManningA man doesn't grow old because he has lived a certain number of years. A man grows old when he deserts his ideal. The years may wrinkle his skin, but deserting his ideal wrinkles his soul.
Brennan ManningTrust is that rare and priceless treasure that wins us the affection of our heavenly Father.
Brennan ManningIn essence, there is only one thing God asks of us - that we be men and women of prayer, people for whom God is everything and for whom God is enough. That is the root of peace. We have that peace when the gracious God is all we seek. When we start seeking something besides Him, we lose it.
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