“Jesus says, "Deny yourself, take up your cross and follow me." He says, "The first shall be last and the last shall be first," and infuriating things like "if you seek to find your life you will lose it but those who lose their life will find it." And every single time I die to something—my notions of my own specialness, my plans and desires for something to be a very particular way—every single time I fight it and yet every single time I discover more life and more freedom than if I had gotten what I wanted.”
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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
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