“We dare go no further in spiritual formation until we decide, once and for all, firmly and unreservedly, that we cannot love God if we do not love our brother (1 John 4:20); that we cannot be one with Him… — David Timms Copy Share Image
“Harvard professor Robert Putnam’s ground-breaking book Bowling Alone stirred the conscience of America in 2001, when he showed that we sign fewer petitions, belong… — David Timms Copy Share Image
“In spite of the messages of Western culture, personal fulfillment lies in connection, not autonomy. Spirituality is the discovery of the fundamental connection that… — David Timms Copy Share Image
“However, if homelessness presents a challenge, the problem of lovelessness poses an even greater threat to society. We see symptoms of lovelessness, for example,… — David Timms Copy Share Image
“the average age of a homeless person is nine, and families account for nearly 40 percent of the homeless numbers.” — David Timms Copy Share Image
“If Jesus pounded away on any kingdom principle, He pounded on equality. The kingdom of God has no room for status-hunting.” — David Timms Copy Share Image
“C. S. Lewis countered the accusation of heavenly-mindedness when he wrote: “Aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in. Aim at earth… — David Timms Copy Share Image
“Our vision of the heavenly realm...can sustain us through the most difficult of days and circumstances. It births hope amidst hardship and nurtures faith… — David Timms Copy Share Image
“Authentic community will undoubtedly be marked by conflict, risk, and rejection. At the same time it offers the deepest levels of acceptance, intimacy, and… — David Timms Copy Share Image
“Our binds us together. It becomes the glue between all believers. It jolts us to recall that we stand together before God with all… — David Timms Copy Share Image
“Thomas à Kempis lived in the fifteenth century. His classic work, entitled The Imitation of Christ, has been one of the most widely read… — David Timms Copy Share Image
“beyond the millions of discarded and abandoned souls, we encounter millions of others who live their lives in terrible isolation and loneliness.” — David Timms Copy Share Image
“If we are to grow as persons . . . we must consciously participate in the emerging community of our lives, in the claims… — David Timms Copy Share Image
