“The truth is, every time we face the urge to control, we are presented with a choice: Will we trust God or ourselves? This question is at the heart of our faith. If faith is believing in what we cannot see, control is the opposite. It is choosing to trust what we can see–namely, our own power, knowledge, and intentions.” Faith Book:The Cost of Control: Why We Crave It, the Anxiety It Gives Us, and the Real Power God Promises Source: The Cost of Control: Why We Crave It, the Anxiety It Gives Us, and the Real Power God Promises
“When it is not good enough to BE good, and we want people to also THINK we are good, then we are likely to protect our reputations in destructive ways.” Reputations Book:The Cost of Control: Why We Crave It, the Anxiety It Gives Us, and the Real Power God Promises - Library Edition Source: The Cost of Control: Why We Crave It, the Anxiety It Gives Us, and the Real Power God Promises - Library Edition