See also: Humanity You never met a mere mortal. Remember the people you see are eternal; if you knew what they’d become you’d fall down and worship. C.S. Lewis Never, never pin your whole faith on any human being. C.S. Lewis There are no ordinary people. C.S. Lewis I love mankind; it’s people I can’t … Continue reading “PEOPLE”
PENTECOSTALISM
The very truths that gave birth to the Pentecostal movement are today generally rejected as too strong. Frank Bartleman Pentecostalism wishes to be taken seriously as a Christian movement. Its assessment is due. Frederick Dale Brunner This Pentecostal movement is something which God has started at high speed, but the faster we go the greater … Continue reading “PENTECOSTALISM”
PEACEMAKING
I would sooner reconcile all Europe than two women. Louis XIV The making of peace people are blessed for is the building of nests amidst our “sea of troubles” (like the halcyons). John Ruskin
PEACEMAKER
If you are not a peacemaker, at least do not be a troublemaker. Isaac from Syria
PEACE OF GOD AND THE DEATH OF JESUS
When Christ came into the world, peace was sung; and when he went out of the world, peace was bequested. Francis Bacon Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin? The blood of Jesus whispers peace within. E.H. Bickersteth A great many people are trying to make peace, but that has already been done. … Continue reading “PEACE
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PAUL
A man small in size, bald-headed, bandy-legged, well built, with eyebrows meeting, rather long-nosed, full of grace – for sometimes he seemed like a man, and sometimes he had the countenance of an angel. [Apocrypha] Acts of Paul and Thecla Among the many innovative features which shaped Christian theology for all time are the key … Continue reading “PAUL”
PATRONIZING
Never look down on anybody unless you are helping him up. Jesse Louis Jackson
PATRIOTISM
Heroism on command, senseless violence, and all the loathsome nonsense that goes by the name of patriotism – how passionately I hate them! Albert Einstein Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel. Samuel Johnson Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons. Bertrand Russell
PATIENCE IN SUFFERING
Brothers, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Bible, James 5:10, 11
PAST
Never live in the past, but always learn from it. Author unknown