"When we sin and mess up our lives, we find that God doesn't go off and leave us- he enters into our trouble and saves us."

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Source : Eugene H. Peterson (2012). “A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society”, p.53, InterVarsity Press

Eugene H. Peterson

#Sin Quotes #Trouble Quotes #Mess Quotes

“People are going to have their opinions. Whether it's good or bad, I don't really think about it either way.”
“I have found by experience that man makes his plans to be upset by God, but, at the same time, where the ultimate goal is the search of truth, on matter how a man's plans are frustrated the issue is never injurious and often better than anticipated.”
“The foolish undertake a trifling act, and soon desist, discouraged; wise men engage in mighty works, and persevere.”
“Let me complain-it's good for television.”
“Everyone agrees that a secret should be kept intact, but everyone does not agree as to the nature and importance of secrecy. Too often we consult ourselves as to what we should say, what we should leave unsaid. There are few permanent secrets, and the scruple against revealing them will not last forever.”
“My sole occupation is love.”
“I just want to make music on the drums.”
“For marriage the best man is the man within oneself. Most women need to develop their own 'masculine' qualities of independence, pride, courage and open sexuality.”

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