The movement in our relationship to God is always from God to us. Always. We can't, through our piety or goodness, move closer to God. God is always coming near to us. Most especially in the Eucharist and in the stranger.
— Nadia Bolz-Weber (b. 1969), Pastorin, Autorin
Source: Pastrix: The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint
Topics: God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Grace & Redemption, Service & Love of Neighbour
Occasions: For Reflection, The Church Year
Nadia Bolz-Weber
Nadia Bolz-Weber (* 1969) ist eine US-amerikanische lutherische Pastorin und Publizistin, die 2008 in Denver die Gemeinde „House for All Sinners and Saints“ gründete. Sie gilt als prominente Stimme des progressiven Protestantismus und verbindet traditionelle Liturgie mit einer Theologie radikaler Gnade für gesellschaftliche und religiöse Außenseiter. Bibellesern vermittelt sie einen ungeschönten Blick auf menschliches Scheitern und göttliche Annahme, während ihre progressive Sexualethik und ihr provokanter Sprachstil in konservativen Kreisen scharf kritisiert werden.
All quotes by Nadia Bolz-Weber (22)
You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.
Augustine of Hippo
Jesus calls us not to a new religion, but to life.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
I would not be able to seek you if you had not already found me.
Augustine of Hippo
When you see a child, you catch God in the act.
Martin Luther
God does not love us because we are lovable, but because his nature is love.
Oswald Chambers
God seeks you more than your offering.
Augustine of Hippo
God has his ear at your heart.
Augustine of Hippo
God is closer to us than we are to ourselves.
Augustine of Hippo