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“The celebration of Advent is possible only to those who are troubled in soul, who know themselves to be poor and imperfect, and who look forward to something greater to come.”

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer

German pastor, theologian, philosopher, and member of the resistance against the Nazis. Born on February 4, 1906, in Germany, he was executed on April 9, 1945 in a concentration camp. more

“Preachers are stewards whom the Lord has ‘set over his household servants to provide them with food at the proper time.’ After all the years the church has suffered under forceful preachers and winning orators, under compelling pulpiteers and clerical bigmouths with egos to match, how nice to hear that Jesus expects preachers in their congregations to be nothing more than faithful household cooks.”

Years Jesus Winning Church Lord Nice Ego Cooks Faithful Servant Preacher Household Compelling Congregation Orators Stewards Proper Time

Author:Robert Farrar Capon

“To be kind is more important than to be right. Many times, what people need is not a brilliant mind that speaks but a special heart that listens.”

People Needs Mind Heart Kind Important Speak Special Brilliant Be Kind Brilliant Minds

Author:F. Scott Fitzgerald

“Gifts are given, but fruit must be grown”

Given Fruit

Book:The Harvest

Source: The Harvest

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