Christian faith is... basically about love and being loved and reconciliation. These things are so important, they're foundational and they can transform individuals, families.
Philip YanceyGoodness cannot be imposed externally, from the top down; it must grow internally, from the bottom up.
Philip YanceyWe do well to remember that the Bible has far more to say about how to live during the journey than about the ultimate destination.
Philip YanceyHuman beings do not readily admit desperation. When they do, the kingdom of heaven draws near
Philip YanceyJesus represents a point of common ground an esteemed rabbi to the Jew, a god to the Hindu, an enlightened one to the Buddhist, a great prophet to the Muslim. Even to the New Age guru, Jesus is the pinnacle of God-consciousness. At the same time, Jesus is the divider. None but Christians see Him as a member of the Godhead on an exclusive mission to repair the broken world.
Philip Yancey