“Mankind’s inability to move himself toward the peace he desires evidences the greed within us that forsakes the God above us who can deliver that peace to everything around us.” GodChristianJesusPeaceFriendshipHarmonyUnityCalmCooperation Author:Craig D. Lounsbrough
“That deep, soulish kind of rest is found in knowing that I am simply being obedient to the God who is bearing the burden. And because that’s the case, the burden is never bearing down on me.” GodChristianFaithJesusPeaceStressBurdenRestStrugglesBearing Author:Craig D. Lounsbrough
“I spend my life attempting to create that which I cannot create. Therefore, that which I seek to create forever eludes me, leaving me either utterly frustrated or ever more adamant. Both lead to certain defeat. But if I am wise, this defeat will eventually lead me to the God who long ago created that which my hands cannot. And here I find rest in what I’ve dreamt of, and rest from the failed attempts to create it.” GodChristianJesusPeaceFailureDefeatFrustratedCreateSelf SufficientConstruct Author:Craig D. Lounsbrough
“If my decisions constantly heed the voice of the world, I can be completely assured that I’m going to end up in a ‘world of hurt.’ If my decisions heed the word of God, I can be completely assured that this ‘world of hurt’ won't be anywhere near my solar system.” WorldGodChristianPainChoicesHurtChristianityDecisionsGuidanceConsequencesHeedRepercussions Author:Craig D. Lounsbrough
“If you view the claims of God as outrageous, it’s because your vision is far too tame and your apathy is way too strong.” GodChristianFaithJesusBibleClaimsSalvationRedemptionApathyPromises Author:Craig D. Lounsbrough
“Apathy is convincing ourselves that we can’t change things. Oddly enough, faith is convincing ourselves of the same thing. However, the defining difference is that apathy places the onus of change on us, while faith places the onus of change on God working through us.” GodChristianFaithJesusChangeImpossibleApathyPossibilitiesJaded Author:Craig D. Lounsbrough