In these first few days of the new year, I'm sure we all have many needs — in the areas of finances, employment, family situations, and more. But our greatest need as Christians, whether we realize it or not, is more of the Holy Spirit in our lives, so that we can be stronger in the Lord; have more patience; have guidance from God.
— Jim Cymbala (b. 1943), Pastor und Bestsellerautor
Topics: God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Prayer & Silence, Growth & Character
Occasions: New Year & New Beginnings
Jim Cymbala
Jim Cymbala ist ein US-amerikanischer evangelikaler Pastor und Autor, der seit 1971 die Gemeinde The Brooklyn Tabernacle in New York City leitet. Bekannt wurde er vor allem durch sein Buch „Frischer Wind, frisches Feuer“ sowie seinen Fokus auf beharrliches gemeinschaftliches Gebet und das Wirken des Heiligen Geistes. Für Bibelleser vermitteln seine Texte Impulse für eine engagierte Gebetspraxis, während konservative Theologen mitunter eine Bevorzugung subjektiver Erfahrungen gegenüber der Schriftauslegung kritisieren.
All quotes by Jim Cymbala (10)
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