When we realize that we are both wretched and beautiful, we are freed up to see others the same way.
Shane ClaiborneThe world is looking, not for Christians who are perfect, but for Christians who are honest and who are willing to be honest with some of our contradictions and hypocrisy.
Shane ClaiborneSomehow Jesus's reputation has survived all the embarrassing things that Christians have done in his name.
Shane ClaiborneTo all my nonbelieving, sort-of-believing, and used-to-be-believing friends: I feel like I should begin with a confession. I am sorry that so often the biggest obstacle to God has been Christians.
Shane Claiborne