“Jesus made clear that the Kingdom of God is organic and not organizational. It grows like a seed and it works like leaven: secretly, invisibly, surprisingly, and irresistibly.” — Os Guinness
Category Archives: Thought for Today
The Poor and the Meek
“The whole point of the kingdom of God is Jesus has come to bear witness to the true truth, which is nonviolent. When God wants to take charge of the world, he doesn’t send in the tanks. He sends in the poor and the meek.“— N. T. Wright
Our Hand are Too Full
“God is always trying to give good things to us, but our hands are too full to receive them.” — Saint Augustine
Kingdom in our Hearts
“There can be no Kingdom of God in the world without the Kingdom of God in our hearts.“ —Albert Schweitzer
The Harmony of Heaven
“The Kingdom of God is not a matter of getting individuals to heaven, but of transforming the life on earth into the harmony of heaven.“ Walter Rauschenbusch
Don’t Underestimate God’s Power
“The kingdom of God is like a mustard seed. It happens quietly. It happens inevitably. Don’t underestimate God’s power.” — Alistair Begg
The Promised City
By Robert O. Robbins We’ve all heard of the promise of a future city, appearing from beyond the Earth, beyond the sky, beyond our solar system, yes, and beyond even our galaxy. Some call this place Heaven, some say it’s Nirvana, Arcadia, Shangri-La, Zion, paradise, The New Jerusalem, or even our eternal home. It isContinue reading “The Promised City”
May Wrap up
As the month of May comes to a close, I hope we have given you some ideas and encouragement for your own spirtual practice. We end with a favorite of mine, Breathing from Joe Reilly.
Come and See
“Qualities like love and compassion are not just abstract virtues that are the property of saints and adepts. Anyone can develop these qualities in themselves by doing spiritual practices. As the Buddha said, Come and see.” ~ Joanna Macy
Spiritual Practice When Times are Good
“If you don’t have a spiritual practice in place when times are good, you can’t expect to suddenly develop one during a moment of crisis.” ~ Douglas Coupland
