“When what has been created in time according to the temporal order has reached maturity, it ceases from natural growth. But when what has been brought about by the knowledge of God through the practice of the virtues has reached maturity, it starts to grow anew. For the end of one stage constitutes the starting point of the next.” Has BeensEndsChristianOrderNextGrowsGrowthNaturalPracticeVirtueStageStartingCeaseMaturityOrthodoxStarting PointKnowledge Of God Author:Maximus the Confessor
“No, there are no long stages of preparation through which you must pass; all things are now ready; there is nothing to hinder you from becoming a Christian this very hour. And, if any of you have been trying to make yourself better until you are weary and discouraged in the work, all you have to do is to put it into stronger hands.” IfsTryingLongHas BeensHandsChristianHoursStageReadyBecomingAll ThingsStrongerPreparationWearyDiscouragedHinder Book:Being a Christian: what it Means and how to Begin Source: Being a Christian: what it Means and how to Begin
“Adulterers, in the first stages of the church, were excommunicated forever, and unqualified all their lives for bearing a part in Christian assemblies, notwithstanding they might seek it with tears, and all the appearances of the most unfeigned repentance.” FirstsMightChristianChurchForeverStageTearsAppearanceRepentanceAdulteryAssemblyUnqualified Author:Joseph Addison
“Each game is an opportunity to be on a great stage and be a witness for Christ. When I step on the floor, people should know who I represent, who I believe in.” PeopleKnowsShouldBelieveChristianOpportunityGamesI BelieveChristStepsStageI Believe InWitnessNba Author:Stephen Curry