Great and not-so-great quotes I’ve heard from great and not-so-great friends. I’ll leave it to you to determine which.
1. “You can’t keep God’s promises for Him.” G.C.
2. “It’s time to move from peacekeeping to peacemaking.” M.P. Dealing with people locked in perpetual conflict.
3. “God never calls the Church to itself, for itself.” D.V.S. on Christian outreach.
4. I just can’t lay down the cross.” C. W. On why at age eighty-three, he still serves as pastor of a small church.
5. “Remind them we were here first.” Dr. H. B. Preparing biblically conservative students to interview with theologically liberal denominational bureaucrats.
6. “You don’t have to plant weeds in your garden.” J.B. On the pesky old sin nature that harasses a Christian.
7. “Who in your life loves you and is praying for you?” A.W. To gently turn casual conversation toward spiritual concerns.
8. “God loves you, and I have a wonderful plan for your life.” G.C. On suspect evangelism.
9. “The Dark Side of Calvinism: God hates you and has a terrible plan for your life...for eternity.” G.S. Said with a sly smile.
10. “God is God; you’re not. Deal with it.” W.T.
11. Bonus: “I told you I was sick!” D.J. on his intended epitaph for his gravestone.
12. An even dozen: “You can believe in soap and still stink.” (Paraphrased off the internet.) Speaking about the effect of mere mental ascent of Christ without personal commitment.