Church Quote by Shane Claiborne

“Unfortunately, much damage has been brought to the reputation of the church by Christians who say one thing and do another. This is not…

— Eric J. Bargerhuff

“When people walk in honesty about their fears, shortcomings, and needs—not in thoughtless disobedience but in grace-based freedom and forgiveness—they reveal a deep understanding…

— Matt Chandler

“If we confess our sins, we shall be cleansed.”

— Lailah Gifty Akita

“When we confess and receive absolution together, we are reminded that none of our pathologies, neuroses, or sins, no matter how small or secret,…

— Tish Harrison Warren

I feel like that's something the church has done really badly is actually confessing. We are sinners. We are broken, shattered people that do…

— Jon Foreman

“By our life and deeds of love, we are making the Church fully present in the world today.”

— Mother Teresa

“Confess your sins, worship God, and get on with your life. You can experience the mercy of God no matter what you’ve been through.”

— Robert S. McGee

“The confession of the church touching Jesus Christ can never be a knowledge such that, with it, the church can elevate itself above the…

— G C Berkouwer

“When we realized we are wrong, we must confess sins. THEN return to seek the right ways of God.”

— Lailah Gifty Akita

“Regrettably, many Christians support the church’s shame-based culture of manipulation, embarrassment, and disgrace to get what they want, which is to gain followers, power,…

— Scott S. Haraburda

“Church is a place where I can say, unashamedly, "I don't need to sin. I need another sinner.”

— Philip Yancey

“[...]we must ask ourselves whether we have not often been deceiving ourselves with our confession of sin to God, whether we have not rather…

— Dietrich Bonhoeffer