The Son of God was no dreamer. The older I get, the more convinced I am that his Sermon on the Mount knows far more soberly, practically, and truthfully about this world and us humans than all political and military programs.
— Heinrich Albertz (1915–1993), Pfarrer und Politiker
Topics: Discipleship, Wisdom & Understanding
Occasions: For Reflection
All quotes by Heinrich Albertz (1)
Jesus calls us not to a new religion, but to life.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Prayer does not equip us for greater works – prayer is the greater work.
Oswald Chambers
In a sense, learning to follow Jesus is simply learning to pray the Lord’s Prayer.
N.T. Wright
Being a Christian is not a 'do-it-yourself' affair.
Jerry Bridges
God has not called us to success, only to faithfulness.
Mother Teresa
He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.
Jim Elliot
Do not be afraid of Christ. He demands nothing and he gives everything.
Pope Benedict XVI
A Christian is not a man who never goes wrong, but a man who is enabled to repent.
C.S. Lewis