R. Alan Woods reflects on how reality is more nuanced than we think, and he reminds us that only God can truly own us. He also talks about perseverance, noting that many strikes can still lead to home runs. His words blend spirituality, humility, and encouragement.
![“Be annoyed and sin not" ~R. Alan Woods [2012]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/742/r-alan-woods-1455_annoyed_be-annoyed-and-sin-not-r-alan-woods-2012_64285.jpg)
![“We plant, God grows" ~ R. Alan Woods [2012]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/c0c/r-alan-woods-1455_god_we-plant-god-grows-r-alan-woods-2012-250_2503954.jpg)
![“Christianity is 'developmental' as opposed to 'evolutionary'". ~R. Alan Woods [2011]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/ee1/r-alan-woods-1455_christianity_christianity-is-developmental-as-opposed_2500546.jpg)
![“The Father is always intimately entwined in our struggles". ~R. Alan Woods [2013]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/e6e/r-alan-woods-1455_father_the-father-is-always-intimately-entwined_2276656.jpg)
![“Continual prayer is a lifestyle." ~R. Alan Woods [2013]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/7de/r-alan-woods-1455_prayer_continual-prayer-is-a-lifestyle-r-alan-w_438574.jpg)
![“Language is not the barrier, the heart is". ~R. Alan Woods [2012]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/4b1/r-alan-woods-1455_heart_language-is-not-the-barrier-the-heart-is_970349.jpg)
![“I use Facebook to broadcast my intellectual luggage". ~R. Alan Woods [2012]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/e5b/r-alan-woods-1455_baggage_i-use-facebook-to-broadcast-my-intellect_2474047.jpg)
![“Truth inevitably pierces its target, the hearts of men". ~ R. Alan Woods [2012]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/539/r-alan-woods-1455_goals_truth-inevitably-pierces-its-target-the_1645512.jpg)
![“Jesus' whole life was a lesson in Truth where the rubber meets the road." ~R. Alan Woods [2007]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/5ff/r-alan-woods-1455_christianity_jesus-whole-life-was-a-lesson-in-truth-w_1693789.jpg)
![“To tirelessly promote the cause of Christ and his Father's Kingdom is the fire that should burn bright in the hearts of all men" ~ R. Alan Woods [2012]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/7ef/r-alan-woods-1455_fire_to-tirelessly-promote-the-cause-of-chris_2589344.jpg)
![“In my opinion, anyone who says they have no anxiety at all over experiencing their own physical death is not in touch with their humanity". ~R. Alan Woods [2012]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/a45/r-alan-woods-1455_anxiety_in-my-opinion-anyone-who-says-they-have_2285088.jpg)
![“The Garden of Gethsemane narrative gives us a vivid view of Jesus' humanity". ~R. Alan Woods [1999]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/e4e/r-alan-woods-1455_humanity_the-garden-of-gethsemane-narrative-gives_2003031.jpg)
![“This is how I roll: Joined with Jesus at the hip rid'in the roller coaster to the end which is the beginning of Life eternal" ~R. Alan Woods [2012]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/40b/r-alan-woods-1455_beginning-of-life_this-is-how-i-roll-joined-with-jesus-at_2489955.jpg)
![“In my opinion, we will always be sinners in need of our Savior, Jesus Christ." ~R. Alan Woods [2007]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/7bd/r-alan-woods-1455_r-alan-woods_in-my-opinion-we-will-always-be-sinners_140699.jpg)
![“Mr. Dawkins' assertions are self-refuting- ie. Actual infinity vs. potential infinity easily makes the most reasonable argument for theism and a Deity. Now, the argument for the Creator God of Christianity requires much more time, energy, and logical effort." ~R. Alan Woods [2007]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/215/r-alan-woods-1455_apologetics_mr-dawkins-assertions-are-self-refuting_801373.jpg)
![“'I know of no other religion (Christianity) on earth where'... there is a God who even has love for the individual (A former Hindu)." ~R. Alan Woods [2013] "I know of no other religion (Christianity) on earth where God has such an intense love for the individual." ~A former Hindu” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/2f4/r-alan-woods-1455_agape-love_i-know-of-no-other-religion-christianity_2203686.jpg)
![“In the 56 years I have been a disciple of and in union with Jesus Christ and in my opinion, John Wimber was the most authentic, humble, accessible, and anointed 'Christ-like' man I have ever known." ~R. Alan Woods [2013]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/2e0/r-alan-woods-1455_authenticity_in-the-56-years-i-have-been-a-disciple-o_730303.jpg)
![“I was 'led' to read The Shack by Wm Paul Young after the sudden & unexpected death of my fiance', Marina DeAngelo in July of 2012. It helped me as it has millions of people with the trauma and grief associated with the great personal loss of a loved one." ~R. Alan Woods [2013]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/930/r-alan-woods-1455_books_i-was-led-to-read-the-shack-by-wm-paul-y_2013250.jpg)
