So many of us have abdicated our passions for obligations, as if passion is a luxury for the young, and we must all grow up one day. We, even if reluctantly, fall into place to live a life of conformity that we describe as โmaturity.โ Weโve made acting like an adult synonymous with living apathetic lives.
Erwin McManusTo live outside of God's will puts us in danger; to live in his will makes us dangerous.
Erwin McManusThe more isolated and disconnected we are, the more shattered and distorted our self-identity. We are not healthy when we are alone. We find ourselves when we connect to others. Without community we don't know who we are... When we live outside of healthy community, we not only lose others. We lose ourselves...Who we understand ourselves to be is dramatically affected for better or worse by those we hold closest to us.
Erwin McManus