Monday, July 28, 2008

Justice and Mercy

"On the cross neither justice nor mercy loses out--both are fulfilled at once. Jesus' death was necessary if God was going to take justice seriously and still love us. The same concern for both love and justice should mark all our relationships. We should never acquiesce in injustice. Jesus identified with the oppressed. Yet we should not try to overcome evil with evil. Jesus forgave his enemies and died for them."

Tim Keller, The Reason for God

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Immovable Faith

Don't just ask God for a miracle,
ask Him for an immovable faith.

Monday, July 21, 2008

A New Thought...

What makes life satisfying?
- a full and vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ
- honest, deep relationships with family and friends
- unselfishness/self sacrifice
- simple devotion to meaningful pursuits (music/reading/exercise/leisure, etc...)
- self-discipline

7 Traits of a Loving Person
1. kindness
2. patience
3. forgiveness
4. courtesy
5. honesty
6. generosity
7. humility