Radical Quotes by David Platt (More Radical Quotes by David Platt) (Buy The Book) The following is a condensed excerpt of one of my favorite sections of David Platt’s book, Radical. It is the section where he encourages us to take responsibility for helping others grow in Christ. While we should certainly acknowledge and affirm [...]
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June 16 2011
Who Should We Pray For?
Radical Quotes by David Platt (More Radical Quotes by David Platt) (Buy The Book) In Matthew 9 we see him [Jesus] surrounded by the multitudes and moved with compassion because they were “harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” So he turned to his disciples and said, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers [...]
June 10 2011
Is Your Own Ability Your Greatest Asset?
Radical Quotes by David Platt (More Radical Quotes by David Platt) (Buy The Book) The dangerous assumption we unknowingly accept in the American dream is that our greatest asset is our own ability … what we can accomplish when we believe ourselves and trust in ourselves … But the gospel has different priorities … die [...]
June 9 2011
Are You Operating In Your Own Strength?
Forgotten God Quotes (More Forgotten God Quotes) (Buy The Book) Without [the Holy Spirit], people operate in their own strength and only accomplish human-size results. When it comes down to it, many of us do not really want to be led by the Holy Spirit. Or, more fundamentally, many of us don’t want to be [...]
June 9 2011
Is The Holy Spirit Irrelevant In Your Life?
Forgotten God Quotes (More Forgotten God Quotes) (Buy The Book) Could it be that we’ve forgotten the One who distinguishes us from every religion and cult in the world? I think the fear of God failing us leads us to “cover for God.” This means we ask for less, expect less, and are satisfied with [...]