Do you see what this means -- all these pioneers who blazed the way. ...? It means we'd better get on with it ... -- and never quit!
Hebrews 12:1, The Message
"My job as a pastor is not to solve people's problems or make them happy, but to help them see the grace operating in their lives. It's hard to do, because our whole culture is going the other direction, saying that if you're smart enough and get the right kind of help, you can solve all your problems. The truth is, there aren't very many happy people in the Bible. But there are people who are experiencing joy, peace, and the meaning of Christ's suffering in their lives."
The Contemplative Pastor
God's Message for Each Day by Eugene Peterson
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