These systems attempt to box God into a government confined within the perspective of man. Yet when humanity is used as the starting point for interpreting and interacting with God's creation, faulty theology and sociology emerge as mankind attempts to fashion God into the image of man.
Tony EvansThe demise of our community and culture is the fault of sissified men who have been overly influenced by women.
Tony EvansThe bottom line is pray. If youโre tired, sick, emotionally overwhelmedโpray. If youโre on cloud nine and life seems perfectโpray. If you lack directionโpray. If you doubt that prayer makes any differenceโpray. If the circumstances of your life are out of your controlโpray. If the circumstances of your life seem well within youโre your controlโpray even harder. Whatever you doโpray.
Tony EvansThe primary role of the church is to reflect God's value system in society and to train people in that value system. It's not the government's responsibility, nor are they equipped to do that on the most local level where the need exists.
Tony EvansI try to explain the difference to a client between cleaning and restoration.Cleaning is simply removing some light to moderate soils. Restoration is removing those hardened deposits and stains that require heavier cleaners and much more time. Or on a building that has just been built or renovated it's removing all the construction debris. Setting expectations can go a long way to having and keeping satisfied customers.
Tony EvansThe first thing you do is sit down with your wife and say something like this, Honey, I've made a terrible mistake. I've given you my role. I gave up leading this family. ... I'm not suggesting that you ask for your role back, I'm urging you to take it back ... Be sensitive. Listen. Treat the lady gently and lovingly. But lead!
Tony Evans