Proud people keep others at arm's length. Broken people are willing to take the risks of getting close to others and loving intimately.
Nancy Leigh DeMossAs we grow spiritually, God begins to wean us from things that we think we can't live without: things, comfort, the longing for life to 'work.' That's a childish instinct, to say, 'Life has to work the way I want it to work, and now'.
Nancy Leigh DeMossThe Christian life is not about all the things we do for God--it's about being loved by Him, loving Him in return, and walking in intimate union and communion with Him.
Nancy Leigh DeMossAgain and again, God's Word reveals that He is not as concerned about the depth or extent of the sin we commit as He is about our attitude and response when we are confronted with our sin.
Nancy Leigh DeMoss