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John Eldredge is an American author known for his Christian spiritual works. His writings delve into the topics of male identity and spiritual growth, resonating with a wide audience.

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“A man needs a much bigger orbit than a woman. He needs a mission, a life purpose, and he needs to know his name. Only then is he fit for a woman, for only then does he have something to invite her into.”

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Book:Wild at Heart Revised and Updated: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul

Source: Wild at Heart Revised and Updated: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul

“Of course, none of this can happen for us until we give our lives back to God. We cannot know the joy or the life or the freedom of heart I've described until we surrender our lives to Jesus and surrender them totally... We turn, and give ourselves body, soul, and spirit back to God, asking him to cleanse our hearts and make them new. And he does. He gives us a new heart. And he comes to dwell there, in our hearts.”

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Author:John Eldredge

“Caring for your heart is also how you protect your relationship with God... [The heart] is where we commune with him. It is where we hear his voice. Most of the folks I know who have never heard God speak to them are the same folks who live far from their hearts.”

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Book:Eldredge 3 in 1 - Sacred Romance , Waking the Dead, Desire

Source: Eldredge 3 in 1 - Sacred Romance , Waking the Dead, Desire

“So long as man remains no real threat to the Enemy, Satan's line to him is 'You're fine'. But after you do take sides, it becomes 'Your heart is bad and you know it'.”

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Book:Wild at Heart Revised and Updated: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul

Source: Wild at Heart Revised and Updated: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul

“The story of your life is the story of the long and brutal assault on your heart by the one who knows what you could be and fears it.”

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Book:Waking the Dead: The Glory of a Heart Fully Alive

Source: Waking the Dead: The Glory of a Heart Fully Alive

“An intimate encounter with Jesus is the most transforming experience of human existence. To know him as he is, is to come home. To have his life, joy, love, and presence cannot be compared. A true knowledge of Jesus is our greatest need and our greatest happiness.”

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“Most of us live in a fog. It's like life is a movie we arrived to 20 minutes late. You know something important seems to be going on. But we can't figure out the story. We don't know what part we're supposed to play or what the plot is.”

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“Henri Nouwen once asked Mother Teresa for spiritual direction. Spend one hour each day in adoration of your Lord, she said, and never do anything you know is wrong. Follow this and you'll be fine.”

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Book:Eldredge 2 in 1: Waking the Dead & Desire

Source: Eldredge 2 in 1: Waking the Dead & Desire