It does not depend on lights and lamps, nor is it due to the moon and sun, but what is needful is that we have eyes that can see God's glory.
— Selma Lagerlöf (1858–1940), Schriftstellerin
Topics: God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Faith & Trust, Wisdom & Understanding
Occasions: For Reflection
Selma Lagerlöf
Die schwedische Schriftstellerin Selma Lagerlöf (1858–1940) lebte und wirkte vor allem in Värmland und erhielt 1909 als erste Frau den Nobelpreis für Literatur. Ihr Werk verbindet lutherisch geprägte Ethik mit schwedischer Erzähltradition und kreist um Themen wie Schuld, Vergebung und die Auseinandersetzung mit religiösem Fanatismus. Für Bibelleser veranschaulichen ihre Erzählungen und „Christuslegenden“ biblische Motive wie Gnade, Demut und Reue in bildhafter Sprache.
All quotes by Selma Lagerlöf (6)
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