It takes quite a spine to turn the other cheek. It takes phenomenal fortitude to love your enemy. It takes firm resolve to pray for those who persecute you. (with reference to Matthew 5)
Rob BellMany people confuse religion with God and walk away from them both. The point isn't Christianity, the point is being a Christian.
Rob BellAtoms are a relationship of energy. You are a relationship of energy interacting with another person who is another complex relationship of energy. We all exchange more than words with each other. . . We are made of the same substance as rocks and stars. .. We are an exotic cocktail living on this planet. .. We live in this universe which is a self-transcending reality
Rob BellThe life that you want begins the moment you embrace the life you have because all of it is a miracle.
Rob Bell