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“I will give you this, my love, and I will not bargain or barter any longer. I will love you, as sure as He has loved me. I will discover what I can discover and though you remain a mystery, save God's own knowledge, what I disclose of you I will keep in the warmest chamber of my heart, the very chamber where God has stowed Himself in me. And I will do this to my death, and to death it may bring me. I will love you like God, because of God, mighted by the power of God. I will stop expecting your love, demanding you love, trading for your love, gaming for your love. I will simply love. I am giving myself to you, and tomorrow I will do it again. I suppose the clock itself will wear thin its time before I am ended at this altar of dying and dying again. God risked Himself on me. I will risk myself on you. And together, we will learn to love, and perhaps then, and only then, understand this gravity that drew Him, unto us.”

Quote by Donald Miller

Book:Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality
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Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality

This book delves into the author's personal journey and reflections on Christian spirituality, offering a unique and thought-provoking look at faith and its expression outside of traditional religious frameworks. more

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Donald Miller
Donald Miller

Donald Miller, born on August 12, 1971, is a renowned American author. His works delve into themes of life, faith, and growth in an accessible way, resonating with a wide audience. more

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