The fruit of the Spirit is not what we can make ourselves do for a moment, But what God makes us to be for a lifetime. — Wayne Jacobsen Copy Share Image
The sad truth is that most Christians spend their entire lives trying to score points with Someone who is not keeping score. — Wayne Jacobsen Copy Share Image
“We make a fatal mistake when we try to force Scripture to offer redemption to those who want to go to heaven but who don't want a relationship with the living God. By trying to offer some minimal standard of conduct that will allow them to qualify for salvation while continuing to to pursue their own agendas, we distort the… — Wayne Jacobsen Copy Share
“If I were you," he said with a wink and a smile as his eyes swept over those who's started the discussion, "I would waste far less time ragging on religion and find out just how much Jesus wants to be your friend without any strings attached. He will care for you and if given a chance will become more… — Wayne Jacobsen Copy Share
I am convinced that real community flows out of right relationship with God and not that right relationship with God flows out of right… — Wayne Jacobsen Copy Share Image
God often has to untangle some things in you to help you see Him. Even if this process takes months, it's not because he… — Wayne Jacobsen Copy Share Image
“The freedom to be honest and the freedom to struggle are key to a real friendship," John said.” — Wayne Jacobsen Copy Share Image
There is no one that God does not love with all that he is. His love reaches beyond every sin and failure, hoping that… — Wayne Jacobsen Copy Share Image
As long as we see church life as a meeting we’ll miss its reality and its depth. If the truth were told, the Scriptures… — Wayne Jacobsen Copy Share Image
Our attempts to trust others will often be frustrated, but that's because God never wanted us to trust others. He wanted us to love… — Wayne Jacobsen Copy Share Image
The fruit of the Spirit is not what we can make ourselves do for a moment, But what God makes us to be for… — Wayne Jacobsen Copy Share Image
