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“We must begin by admitting that people and situations do not cause us to speak as we do. Our hearts control our words. People and situations simply provide the occasion for the heart to express itself.”

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Paul David Tripp

Paul David Tripp is an American author and pastor, born on November 12, 1950. His works primarily focus on Christian faith and spiritual growth, and have been well-received by a wide audience. more

“We, with all of our sin, weakness, and failures are welcome to do what should blow our minds. We are not only tolerated by God at a distance; no, we are welcomed into intimate personal communion with the King of kings, the Lord of lords, the creator, the sovereign, the Savior. We, as unholy as we are, are told to go with confidence into his holy presence.”

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Book:Dangerous Calling

Source: Dangerous Calling

“Our need is so desperate an idea, a thing, a law can't help us. It took one thing, the gift of gifts, God in the flesh, to rescue us.”

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Author:Paul David Tripp

“Love is willing self-sacrifice for the good of another that does not require reciprocation or that the person being loved is deserving”

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Author:Paul David Tripp

“Trials should not surprise us, or cause us to doubt God's faithfulness. Rather, we should actually be glad for them. God sends trials to strengthen our trust in him so that our faith will not fail. Our trials keep us trusting; they burn away our self confidence and drive us to our Savior.”

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