Quotes about Belief

It is far from easy to believe that this is true. Often we go to good men and women with our problems in the secret hope that they will take our burden away from us and free us from our loneliness. Frequently the temporary relief they offer only leads to a stronger recurrence of the same pains when we are again by ourselves.

I've yet to meet anyone who has come closer to Jesus by forsaking the church.

As I reflect on this reality, it is clear that God is present in the events of my life, yet I act and speak as if I am in control.

Don't be afraid. Don't run off. Trust that Christ will be born in that place.

Whatever happens to me in life, I must believe that somewhere, In the mess or madness of it all, There is a sacred potential—

Faith is the radical trust that home has always been there and always will be there.

I need no longer always manage and muster support for my "cause."

You need never be discouraged or afraid. The way through difficulties has always been prepared for you, and you will find it if you exercise faith.

Is there any conflict between science and religion? There is no conflict in the mind of God, but often there is conflict in the minds of men.

We must choose with our agency to obey in faith that the promised blessing will come, that the promise is true because it comes from God.

Public opinion is a weak tyrant compared with our own private opinion.

No way of thinking or doing, however ancient, can be trusted without proof.