At every stage, addiction is driven by one of the most powerful, mysterious, and vital forces of human existence. What drives addiction is longing--a longing not just of brain, belly, or loins but finally of the heart. — Cornelius Plantinga Copy Share Image
To be a responsible person is to find one's role in the building of shalom, the re-webbing of God, humanity and all creation in… — Cornelius Plantinga Copy Share Image
A humble person is more likely to be self confident... a person with real humility knows how much they are loved. — Cornelius Plantinga Copy Share Image
Because they are human beings, addicts long for wholeness, for fulfillment, and for the final good that believers call God. Like all idolatries, addiction… — Cornelius Plantinga Copy Share Image
At every stage, addiction is driven by one of the most powerful, mysterious, and vital forces of human existence. What drives addiction is longing--a… — Cornelius Plantinga Copy Share Image
... the way to thrive is to help others thrive; the way to flourish is to help others flourish; the way to fulfill yourself… — Cornelius Plantinga Copy Share Image
Patience is like good motor oil. It doesn't remove all the contaminants. It just puts them into suspension so they don't get into your… — Cornelius Plantinga Copy Share Image
We know the excitement of getting a present - we love to unwrap it to see what is inside. So it is with our… — Cornelius Plantinga Copy Share Image
To speak of sin without grace is to minimize the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the fruit of the Spirit, and the hope of shalom. — Cornelius Plantinga Copy Share Image
Recalling and confessing our sin is like taking out the garbage: once is not enough. — Cornelius Plantinga Copy Share Image
For the Christian church… to ignore, euphemize, or otherwise mute the lethal reality of sin is to cut the nerve of the gospel. For… — Cornelius Plantinga Copy Share Image
It must be an odd feeling to be thankful to nobody in particular. Christians in public institutions often see this odd thing happening on… — Cornelius Plantinga Copy Share Image
