Prayer cannot truly be taught by principles and seminars and symposiums. It has to be born out of a whole environment of felt need. If I say, "I ought to pray," I will soon run out of motivation and quit; the flesh is too strong. I have to be driven to pray.
Jim CymbalaHe (God) is not looking for smart people, because He is the smart one. All he wants are people simple enough to trust him.
Jim CymbalaThe old saying is true: If you have only the Word, you dry up. If you have only the Spirit, you blow up. But if you have both, you grow up.
Jim CymbalaThe fact that we were created to enjoy God and to worship him forever is etched upon our souls
Jim Cymbala