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“I need a God who is bigger and more nimble and mysterious than what I could understand and contrive. Otherwise it can feel like I am worshipping nothing more than my own ability to understand the divine.”

Book:Pastrix: The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint

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Pastrix: The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint

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Nadia Bolz-Weber

Nadia Bolz-Weber, born in 1969, is a German pastor who has gained widespread attention in the Christian community with her unique style and straightforward speech. She is known for her profound biblical interpretations and her candid views on social issues. more

“Back in the days when gladiators hacked away at each other, there was always the man who decided whether the defeated should live or die. The job is usually given to the Emperor in movies, but in fact any senior man could have been the designated thumbs-up-thumbs-down guy. The official title for this fellow was...the editor. (evil laughter in background)”

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Author:Gary Corby

“Travel wasn't fun if you didn't get to see or do what you wanted; it was merely a different type of work, in a different place.”

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Book:The Expats

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“Do you think people love having jobs, Sylvia asks Peter in because they offer a condoned but false responsibility that masks, for at least eight hours a day, true responsibility?”

Work Repsonsibility

Author:David Bajo

“My parents' work ethic amazed me. How could they put in such long hours, day after day? Part of the reason was to keep the family going - to keep me going. I realized that, although we had different values derived from different cultures and wouldn't agree on certain issues, they were good people, incredible people, and I loved and respected them.”

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