Most people think that Christianity is spelled DO: they look at the Bible or the life of Christ, and they simply try hard to live like Jesus. Christianity is really spelled DONE: it is what Christ has done that enables us to live a life of obedience.30
Darrin PatrickWorry is worthless. It can't change the past or control the future. It only spoils the moment.
Darrin PatrickWhile our heart for social justice grows out from the gospel, social justice by itself will not communicate the gospel. We need gospel proclamation, for as much as people may see our good deeds, they cannot hear the good news unless we tell them. Social justice, though valuable as an expression of Christian love, should, especially as a churchwide endeavor, serve the goal of gospel proclamation.
Darrin PatrickWe should never intentionally offend, but if you follow Jesus, you will offend religious people.
Darrin PatrickYou don't measure your maturity by comparing yourself with others. You judge maturity by comparing yourself to Jesus.
Darrin PatrickGod, make me a man with thick skin and a soft heart. Make me a man who is tough and tender. Make me tough so I can handle life. Make me tender so I can love people. God, make me a man.
Darrin Patrick