“You don’t really know who you are until you have gone through suffering. We can measure our spiritual growth by the way… — Edward T. Welch Religion Copy Share Image
“1. We fear people because they can expose and humiliate us. 2. We fear people because they can reject, ridicule, or despise… — Edward T. Welch Codependency Copy Share Image
“O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in… — Edward T. Welch Kingdom of god Copy Share Image
“James intentionally enlarges the scope of suffering when he writes, “trials of many kinds.” By doing this, he invites those who experience… — Edward T. Welch Critical spirit Copy Share Image
“The feeling of emptiness is usually a sign that we have put our trust in something that can’t sustain us. It reminds… — Edward T. Welch Heavenly father Copy Share Image
“with this? Do you live as if this is true? Let’s keep going. The Bible isn’t just about heaven and only for… — Edward T. Welch Bible Copy Share Image
“Scripture is about suffering. It has given comfort to millions. It has spawned hundreds of wonderful books that highlight God’s gentle care… — Edward T. Welch Suffering Copy Share Image
“Faith feels many different ways. It can be buoyant; it can be depressed and lifeless. Feelings don’t define faith. Instead, faith is… — Edward T. Welch Different ways Copy Share Image
“Notice how those who have medicated away their hardships with illegal drugs, alcohol, or sex can seem immature. They may look forty-five,… — Edward T. Welch Illegal drugs Copy Share Image
“Modern spirituality has no hell, no doctrine, no substance. It is about feeling.” — Edward T. Welch Religion Copy Share Image
“Depression ... involves a complete absence: absence of affect, absence of feeling, absence of response, absence of interest. The pain you feel in… — Edward T. Welch Clinical depression Copy Share Image
“Somehow, turning to God and trusting him with the mysteries of suffering is the answer to the problem of suffering.” — Edward T. Welch Suffering Copy Share Image
“Humility means that you acknowledge you don’t know everything, and you might be especially confused when it comes to God.” — Edward T. Welch God Copy Share Image
“Fear of man is always part of a triad that includes unbelief and disobedience.” — Edward T. Welch Fear Copy Share Image
“One reason Christians respond positively to a needs psychology is that it takes people's pain seriously. However, this perspective can actually make… — Edward T. Welch Christianity Copy Share Image
“I have a new philosophy. I only dread one day at a time. —Charlie Brown” — Edward T. Welch Charlie brown Copy Share Image
“The massive interest in self-esteem and self-worth exists because it is trying to help us with a real problem. The problem is… — Edward T. Welch Copy Share Image
“God's love is a costly love. It never takes the easy path away from relationships. Instead, it plots how to move towards… — Edward T. Welch Love Copy Share Image
“Since ancient times, people have bowed down to idols in the appearance of humility and contrition. But their goal wasn’t to be… — Edward T. Welch Time Copy Share Image
“When he was with his fellow pastors, they challenged each other with these seven questions: 1. Have you been with a woman… — Edward T. Welch Bible study Copy Share Image
“People are most similar to God when he is the object of their affection. People should delight in God, as he does… — Edward t. Welch Love Copy Share Image
“Aren’t most diets, even when they are ostensibly under the heading of “health,” dedicated to impressing others? The desire for the “praise… — Edward T. Welch Health Copy Share Image
“Holy means God cannot be compared to anyone else. He certainly cannot be likened to the worst person you know. He cannot… — Edward T. Welch God Copy Share Image
“If you want Jesus, you must be willing to accept the honor that goes with the relationship. Your royal status—ascribed to you,… — Edward T. Welch Copy Share Image
“People who have experienced war have learned to accept the trials and sufferings of life. Among many wise, older citizens in American… — Edward T. Welch American society Copy Share Image
