If a fast doesn't include any sacrifices, then it's not a fast. The discomfort is where the magic happens. Life zips along, unchecked and automatic. We default to our lifestyles, enjoying our privileges tra la la, but a fast interrupts… — Jen Hatmaker Copy Share Image
In so many ways I am the opposite of Jesus' lifestyle. This keeps me up at night. I can't have authentic communion with Him while mired in the trappings He begged me to avoid. — Jen Hatmaker Copy Share Image
“...when the exhaustive exegesis of God's Word doesn't create people transformed into the image of Jesus, we have missed the forest for the trees.” — Jen Hatmaker Copy Share Image
We cannot carry the gospel to the poor and lowly while emulating the practices of the rich and powerful. We’ve been invited into a… — Jen Hatmaker Copy Share Image
“Desperately wanting God's kingdom to come, we lead with the law, like a sixteen-year-old girl who thought a Bible on a desk corner would… — Jen Hatmaker Copy Share Image
“Simply speaking truth out loud is healing in and of itself. When people courageously voice a true, hard thing, they’ve already stolen some of… — Jen Hatmaker Copy Share Image
“Jesus operates beyond the tidy boundaries of good behavior. Rather than simply enforce His rules, we should show our kids His kingdom. That’s where… — Jen Hatmaker Copy Share Image
“Flatten your feet, because nothing in your life is too dead for resurrection.” — Jen Hatmaker Copy Share Image
“Maybe it’s my tattoos talking, but this is my favorite missional mandate. Because the perception of Christians as self-righteous segregationists is so prevailing, it… — Jen Hatmaker Copy Share Image
“It is incredibly tempting to disparage people who didn’t “change” with us. I have criticized the words of others when the same words came… — Jen Hatmaker Copy Share Image
“We don't see the New Testament church hoarding the feast for themselves, gorging, getting fatter and fatter and asking for more; more bible studies,… — Jen Hatmaker Copy Share Image
“believe You’re my healer. I believe You are all I need. I believe You’re my portion. I believe You’re more than enough for me.… — Jen Hatmaker Copy Share Image
“Love refuses to deny or dismantle another’s perspective simply because I don’t share it.” — Jen Hatmaker Copy Share Image
