“Despite the slowness, the infidelity, the errors and sins it committed and might still commit against its members, the Church, trust me, has no other meaning and goal but to live and witness Jesus.” StillsMightJesusGoalChurchSinMembersErrorsCommittedCommitDespiteWitnessInfidelityTrust MeSlowness Author:Pope Francis
“What I'm most deeply grateful for is that God's love for us, approval of us, and commitment to us does not ride on our resolve but on Jesus' resolve for us. The gospel is the good news announcing Jesus' infallible devotion to us despite our inconsistent devotion to Him. The gospel is not a command to hang on to Jesus; it's a promise that no matter how weak and unsuccessful our faith and efforts may be, God is always holding on to us.” MayDoeMatterJesusEffortPromiseNewsCommitmentWeakGratefulDevotionCommandDespiteResolveApprovalGood NewsHolding OnGod's LoveInfallibleInconsistentUnsuccessfulAnnouncing Author:Tullian Tchividjian
“The world sees peace as the absence of conflict or pain, but Jesus offers us solace despite our suffering.” WorldPainSufferingJesusOffersConflictAbsenceDespiteSolace Author:David E. Sorensen