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 undisturbed quiet as they listen, certainly burdened . . . but still resting in the knowledge… — 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 each style are still with me. — 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
