Quotes about Homecoming
Clarence Jordan, co-founder of Koinonia Farm, wrote, "The Good News of the resurrection is not that we shall die and go home with him, but that he is risen and comes home with us, bringing all his hungry, naked, thirsty, sick, prisoner brothers with him.
— Shane Claiborne
How strange that a boy could make a kite of his pants, fly them around the world, and somehow arrive back at the house where everything began.
— Barbara Kingsolver
When I go back to Louisiana, I want to be the same person that my friends remember me as. It's so important to me.
— Lauren Daigle
My heart knew that all the dear ones God had placed in my path had been part of His beautiful plan, one that had brought me to this remarkable season of thanksgiving . . . and led me home.
— Beverly Lewis
It's good to have you back, David. We missed you while you were away.
— Max Lucado
He knows your name. And he can't wait to get you home.
— Max Lucado
In some ways, Christians are homeless. Our true home is waiting for us, prepared by the Lord Jesus Christ.
— Billy Graham
We're leaving BabylonWe're going to our Father's land.
— Bob Marley
My work was practice, practice, practice. Discouragement and weariness cast me down frequently; but the next moment the thought that I should soon be at home and show my loved ones what I had accomplished spurred me on, and I eagerly looked forward to their pleasure in my achievement.
— Helen Keller
Jesus' mission is most affirmed when wanderers come home.
— Bill Hybels
Even if we come back because we couldn't make it on our own, God will welcome us. He will seek no explanations about our sudden appearance. He is glad we are there
— Brennan Manning
As I drained the cup of grief, a remarkable thing happened: In the distance I heard music and dancing. I was the prodigal son limping home—not a spectator but a participant. The impostor faded, and I was in touch with my true self as the returned child of God. My yearning for praise and affirmation receded.
— Brennan Manning