Big became little; power became weakness; rich became poor; wise became foolish.
— Gerald Sittser (b. 1950), Theologe und Buchautor
Source: jerrysittser.com, Blog „Suffering: Divine Sovereignty“
Topics: God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Humility & Pride, Illness & Weakness
Occasions: The Church Year, For Reflection
Gerald Sittser
Gerald Sittser (* 1950) ist ein US-amerikanischer Theologe, Pastor und Buchautor, der über drei Jahrzehnte als Professor für Theologie an der Whitworth University in Spokane lehrte. Weithin bekannt wurde er durch sein Werk „A Grace Disguised“ („Gnade im Leid“), in dem er theologische Reflexion über Verlust und Trauer mit Impulsen altkirchlicher Spiritualität verbindet. Für Bibelleser bieten seine Schriften seelsorgliche Orientierung zum Umgang mit Leid sowie zur gelebten christlichen Nachfolge in einer säkularen Welt.
All quotes by Gerald Sittser (21)
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