Darkness is the greatest enmity of light, and yet it is the reason the light becomes manifest.
— Jacob Boehme (1575–1624), Mystiker
Topics: God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Suffering & the Question of God
Occasions: For Reflection
All quotes by Jacob Boehme (2)
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