As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world.
-John 15:19
The God of the universe - the Creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and e-minor, loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing, love. And what is our typical response? We go to church, sing songs, and try not to cuss.
—Francis Chan (via deebella123)
The fear of the LORD leads to life: Then one rests content, untouched by trouble
—Proverbs 19:23 (via hisstorythroughmine)
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
—Romans 12:10-12 NIV (via agirlchangingtheworld)
If there is darkness in our culture, it is not because darkness is sweeping over the land. It is because someone is hiding the light.
—Dr. Del Tackett (via belovedscars)
