“Play is an expression of God's presence in the world; one clear sign of God's absence in society is the absence of playfulness and laughter. Play is not an escape; it is the way to release the life-smothering grip of… — Michael Yaconelli Copy Share Image
“Spiritual growth is not running faster, as in more meetings, more Bible studies, and more prayer meetings. Spiritual growth happens when we slow our… — Michael Yaconelli Copy Share Image
“Play is an expression of God's presence in the world; one clear sign of God's absence in society is the absence of playfulness and… — Michael Yaconelli Copy Share Image
“messy spirituality is the delirious consequence of a life ruined by a Jesus who will love us right into his arms.” — Michael Yaconelli Copy Share Image
“The religious leaders of the day had written the script for the Messiah. When Jesus announced he was the Messiah, the Pharisees and others… — Michael Yaconelli Copy Share Image
“We are going as fast as we can, living life at a dizzying speed, and God is nowhere to be found. We're not rejecting… — Michael Yaconelli Copy Share Image
“Getting stuck can be the best thing that could happen to us, because it forces us to stop. It halts the momentum of our… — Michael Yaconelli Copy Share Image
“Spiritual growth is more than a procedure; it’s a wild search for God in the tangled jungle of our souls.” — Michael Yaconelli Copy Share Image
“Most people believe that following Jesus is all about living right. Not true. Following Jesus is all about living fully. Listen” — Michael Yaconelli Copy Share Image
“Rest is a decision we make. Rest is choosing to do nothing when we have too much to do, slowing down when we feel… — Michael Yaconelli Copy Share Image
“Rest is the ultimate humiliation because in order to rest, we must admit we are not necessary, that the world can get along without… — Michael Yaconelli Copy Share Image
