Believes Quote by Frederick Buechner
““Believing in him is not the same as believing things about him such as that he was born of a virgin and raised Lazarus from the dead. Instead, it is a matter of giving our hearts to him, of come hell or high water putting our money on him, the way a child believes in a mother or a father, the way a mother or a father believes in a child.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Sacred Journey, 1995
Faith is about heartfelt trust, not just belief in miracles; likened to a child's trust in a parent.
In simple terms: Faith is trusting love, not just doctrine.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate deep, personal trust in the divine.
Themes
faith
trust
spirituality
childlike belief
Mood
hopeful
contemplative
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- prayer
- community worship
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
theology
psychology of belief
Questions to Reflect On
- How does childlike trust differ from doctrinal belief?
- What practices nurture this trust?
A Different Perspective
Faith can be challenged by doubt and rationalism.
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