John Ortberg Sometimes in churches somebody will discover a particular vein of spirituality and seek to recruit others into it, or assume a superior position because they have found certain techniques – but no one actually wants to become like them. – John Ortberg Assume Quotes Churches Quotes Discover Quotes Position Quotes Recruit Quotes Seek Quotes Spirituality Quotes Superior Quotes Techniques Quotes Vein Quotes I hate how hard spiritual transformation is and how long it takes. I hate thinking about how many people have gone to church for decades and remain joyless or judgmental or bitter or superior. When preaching is done right, it can change lives. When it’s done badly, my failure goes beyond the merely human.
Ludovico Einaudi It’s very interesting to see how the music is used, as sometimes you have composed something with a very different intention, and then suddenly you see it connected to something different. For example, it was incredibly strong and beautiful the first time I saw ‘This Is England’ by Shane Meadows. – Ludovico Einaudi
Brad Sherman Male circumcision has been practiced for thousands of years and is a deeply important ceremony for two major religions. – Brad Sherman
Arthur Miller I have made more friends for American culture than the State Department. Certainly I have made fewer enemies, but that isn’t very difficult. – Arthur Miller
Pat Paulsen I’d learned some things. I knew you weren’t supposed to hold a good wine at the top – the paper bag falls off. – Pat Paulsen
Jrue Holiday I used to play soccer when I was little, but everybody played soccer when they were little. – Jrue Holiday
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