When we depart from the Lord, it brings God's discipline. But with this, God wants to bring about restoration and grant blessing, as soon as we turn away from our wrong path.
— Jacob Gerrit Fijnvandraat (1925–2012), Evangelist, Bibellehrer und Autor
Topics: Guilt & Forgiveness, Growth & Character
All quotes by Jacob Gerrit Fijnvandraat (2)
I am the prodigal son every time I search for unconditional love where it cannot be found.
Henri Nouwen
There are two ways to do good: to give and to forgive.
Augustine of Hippo
God counts on your failure far more than you do yourself.
Hans Peter Royer
The church is a hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints.
Tim Keller
Forgiveness means allowing the other person not to have to be God.
Henri Nouwen
Love keeps no record of wrongs, but bitterness keeps detailed accounts.
Craig Groeschel
John Newton
Tim Keller