We need the Bread of heaven because truly no other food will do.
— Jackie Hill Perry (b. 1989), Autorin, Dichterin, Bibellehrerin
Source: Upon Waking: 60 Daily Reflections to Discover Ourselves and the God We Were Made For
Related Bible passage: JHN.6.35
Topics: God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Meaning & Identity, Faith & Trust
Occasions: For Reflection
Jackie Hill Perry
Jackie Hill Perry (* 1989) ist eine US-amerikanische christliche Autorin, Lyrikerin und Bibellehrerin im evangelikalen Raum. Bekanntheit erlangte sie durch Spoken-Word-Darbietungen sowie Schriften über Gottes Heiligkeit und ihren autobiografisch begründeten Wandel von einer lesbischen Lebensweise zum christlichen Glauben, was sowohl gesellschaftliche als auch theologische Debatten auslöste. Heutigen Bibellesern vermittelt sie traditionelle Glaubens- und Ethikfragen in einer bildstarken, zeitgenössischen Sprache.
All quotes by Jackie Hill Perry (18)
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