We shall never want to serve God in our real and secret hearts if He looms in our subconscious mind as an arbitrary Dictator or a Spoil-sport, or as one who takes advantage of His position to make us poor mortals feel guilty and afraid. We have not only to be impressed by the "size" and unlimited power of God, we have to be moved to genuine admiration, respect, and affection, if we are ever to worship Him.
John Bertram PhillipsThe refusal to be committed and the attitude of indifference can in fact never be neutral.
John Bertram PhillipsIf words are to enter men's minds and bear fruit, they must be the right words shaped cunningly to pass men's defenses and explode silently and effectually within their minds.
John Bertram PhillipsChrist is the aperture through which the immensity and magnificence of God can be seen.
John Bertram PhillipsChristianity is not a religion at all but a way of life, a falling in love with God, and through him a falling in love with our fellows.
John Bertram Phillips