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Prayer

This book delves into the profound nature of prayer, examining its significance in different cultures and faiths. It offers insights into the personal and communal aspects of prayer, and explores its role in spiritual growth and connection with the divine. more

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Ole Hallesby
Ole Hallesby

Ole Hallesby was a Norwegian theologian known for his contributions to Christian existentialism and religious philosophy. His works have had a profound impact on subsequent theological thought. more

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“So long as we judge ourselves by human comparisons, there is plenty of room for self-satisfaction, and self-satisfaction kills faith, for faith is born of the sense of need. But when we compare ourselves with Jesus Christ, and through Him, with God, we are humbled to the dust, and then faith is born, for there is nothing left to do but to trust to the mercy of God.”

“I never set my sights low. I've always believed most people are ruined by the limitations they put on themselves. I was never afraid to take that step, to see what I was capable of doing. Does luck play a role in success, particularly in a creative field? Sure it does. But if you don't have the balls to give it a shot, you're destined to fail.”

“Many common problems are caused by wrong attitudes. People see themselves as the center of the universe and judge everything as it relates to them. Naturally you won't be happy that way. You can only be happy when you see things in proper perspective: all human beings are of equal importance in God's sight, and have a job to do in the divine plan.”