You will get more response from the backing your life gives to the message you preach than from the eloquence of your words or the polish of your notes.

— Christopher Shaw, Theologe, Pastor und Buchautor

Topics: Witness & Mission, Growth & Character

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At first I thought I had to convert. Meanwhile I have learned that my task is to love. And love converts whomever it wills.
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If God would have painted a yellow stripe on the backs of the elect I would go around lifting shirts. But since He didn’t I must preach “whosoever will” and when “whatsoever” believes I know that he is one of the elect.
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What is an evangelist? It is one beggar telling another beggar where to find bread.
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The early Christians did not say “look what the world is coming to!” but “look what has come into the world!”
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Live what you have grasped of the Gospel, however little it may be.
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Whoever is full of joy preaches without preaching.
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We Christians are the light of the world. Maybe only 40 watts. But 40 watts light up the room.
Otto Wassermann

Just as a candle is lit from the flame of another, so faith is kindled by faith.
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