'Holy' doesn't mean to me that God is unable to engage with the reality of human life. He himself became human. Holiness is the flip side of God's love for people. Jesus shared our life circumstances.
— Heinzpeter Hempelmann (b. 1954), Theologe und Philosoph
Topics: God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Grace & Redemption
Occasions: The Church Year
All quotes by Heinzpeter Hempelmann (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