A marriage bound together by commitments to exploit the other for filling one's own needs (and I fear that most marriages are built on such a basis) can legitimately be described as a "tic on a dog" relationship. Just as… — Larry Crabb Copy Share Image
The marriage relationship is one of God's creations for building up people. It gives husbands and wives the chance to minister to an immortal human being in a uniquely intimate fashion. To enjoy the meaningfulness of marriage, then, requires a… — Larry Crabb Copy Share Image
“we are motivated to meet our needs for significance and security in ways we unconsciously believe will work.” — Larry Crabb Copy Share Image
Maturity involves two elements: 1) immediate obedience in specific situations and 2) long-range character growth. — Larry Crabb Copy Share Image
“By cutting God off (what a staggering concept of freedom—mere humans can cut God off from their lives), you cut off the only source… — Larry Crabb Copy Share Image
The degree to which we openly express our feelings should be governed, not by fear of reprisal, but by our commitment to loving others. — Larry Crabb Copy Share Image
God is always working to make His children aware of a dream that remains alive beneath the rubble of every shattered dream, a new… — Larry Crabb Copy Share Image
“It’s so natural to think the Presence of Jesus has no greater purpose than to improve the quality of our journey through life—with quality… — Larry Crabb Copy Share Image
The root of all our personal and emotional difficulties is a lack of togetherness... I therefore believe that the surest route to overcoming problems… — Larry Crabb Copy Share Image
Following Christ is a wild adventure full or risk, frustration, excitement, and setbacks. It is not an evening stroll in a planned community along… — Larry Crabb Copy Share Image
In order to meaningfully repent of the ways in which we violate love, we must recognize them. We won’t recognize self-protective patterns of relating… — Larry Crabb Copy Share Image
We were designed to love and when we do, something good develops inside. We feel clean, rich, whole. Even better, we become less concerned… — Larry Crabb Copy Share Image
When spiritual friends share their stories, the others listen without working. They rest. There’s nothing to fix, nothing to improve. A spiritual community feels… — Larry Crabb Copy Share Image
I've practiced centering prayer. I've contemplatively prayed. I've prayed liturgically... I've benefited from each, and I still do. In ways you'll see, elements of… — Larry Crabb Copy Share Image
