Quotes about Growth
When you pull up roots in order to fulfill a divine destiny, there is not a sense of pain or loss. Rather, there is a great expectation for things to come.
— Reinhard Bonnke
Faith...needs to be matched with action. Belief is not just brain cells in motion. It demands a response. Do we do what we believe? If we believe in a seed, we plant it.
— Reinhard Bonnke
I regret the immaturity with which I approached the problems and tasks of the ministry but I do not regret the years devoted to the parish.
— Reinhold Niebuhr
It is fair, therefore, to assume that growing rationality is a guarantee of man's growing morality.
— Reinhold Niebuhr
Change is the essence of life; be willing to surrender what you are for what you could become.
— Reinhold Niebuhr
remember that God uses conflict to stretch and mold us, and oftentimes he won't deliver us out of the fire. Instead, he wants us to walk through it. You can pray all you want, but sometimes, conflict is just going to happen.
— Rene Gutteridge
To live among such excellent helps as our libraries afford, to have so many silent wise companions whenever we please.
— Richard Baxter
The vigor and power and comfort of our spiritual life depends on our mortification of deeds of the flesh.
— Richard Baxter
Brethren, experience will teach you that men are not made learned or wise without hard study, unwearied labors, and experience.
— Richard Baxter
But a deep walk with God does not come effortlessly. If it did, many more people would have one. First, you must decide you're unwilling to remain where you are. Second, you must be prepared to pay a price. Will you rise earlier so you can spend unhurried tome with Him? Will you forgo comforts and pleasures so you can focus on your walk with Him?
— Richard Blackaby
What's been happening in your life lately? What's the greatest challenge in your life right now? What's the most significant thing happening in your life right now? You sound like you're carrying a heavy load. Is there any way I can help? How can I pray for you?
— Richard Blackaby
A sure indication of a successful leader is the collective and consistent testimony of subordinates who are grateful for what they learned and how they grew while they worked under that leader.
— Richard Blackaby