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Category: Favorite Quotes

Posted on July 1, 2022June 30, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

Preach the gospel, die, and be forgotten

A reflection on this famous quote attributed to Nikolaus von Zinzendorf: "Preach the gospel, die, and be forgotten."

Posted on February 8, 2022February 9, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 5 Comments

My Favorite Quotes about Prayer (Outside of Scripture)

I am getting ready to teach a class on prayer, and rounded up some of my favorite quotes about prayer, outside of Scripture. Here are twenty of my favorites.

Posted on November 17, 2021November 16, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 3 Comments

The Two Words that Summarize Our Christian Faith

These two words "contain a summary of all of Christianity," according to Martin Luther, but why "grace" and "peace"? Here is my reflection on that question.

Posted on October 5, 2021October 4, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

The Simple Grace of Being Accepted

What does it mean to be struck by grace? In this passage, Paul Tillich offers a beautiful description of grace, and the healing gift of simply being accepted.

Posted on August 4, 2021August 23, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

Our Hidden Lives

Reflecting on what it means to live faithfully "a hidden life."

Posted on July 27, 2021February 9, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 2 Comments

Silence and Prayer

A few of my favorite quotes on silence, particularly as it relates to prayer.

Posted on July 20, 2021July 19, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

The Frame of Our Destiny

A reflection on Dag Hammarskjöld's famous words: "We are not permitted to choose the frame of our destiny. But what we put into it is ours."

Posted on July 9, 2021July 8, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

Always Breathe Christ

Always breathe Christ. - St. Anthony of Egypt

Posted on July 1, 2021June 30, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

What Is Our Highest Freedom?

Thomas Merton once said that "the highest freedom is found in obedience to God." What did he mean? I reflect on that here as we get ready to celebrate Independence Day.

Posted on June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 4 Comments

The Journey of Faith

A brief reflection on the journey of faith.

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