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(Cymbala) For too many of us, prayer has become a monologue instead of a dialogue

(Cymbala) There is a place for human logic and judgment--but not if these things undermine the plans for our lives through the ministry of the Holy Spirit

( R C Sproul) Every person born is DOA spiritually

(  2 Cor 4:18/J B Phillips) The visible things  are transitory; it is the invisible things that are really permanent

( 2 Cor 4:18/ The Living Bible) The troubles will soon be over, but the joys to come will last forever

( Ray Stedman) Christianity is not a grim determination to clinch your fists and set your teeth and try to do what God demands

( Stanley) God allows us to be weak in some areas so that all can see that He accomplished the work, not us

( Stanley,  commenting on 2 Cor 4:17)   Any sacrifice we make or hardship we endure for His sake will be amply rewarded by God out of all proportion to what we suffer

( Our Daily Bread) Christ is seen most clearly when we  remain in the background

( Sandra Wilson ) Our deepest wounds come at the hands of those we love and trust the most

( Sandra Wilson) We don't stop being human when we become a Christians

(Wilson) Jesus Christ is the only sufficient and perfect Healer for hurting people

(Wilson ) Shame is the soul's deep belief that something is horribly wrong with me that is not wrong with anyone else in the entire world. Shame not only binds us; it blinds us

(Stanely) Our intimacy with God--- His highest priority for our lives--- determines the impact of our lives