Quotes about Engagement

God does not need to provide any resources for what you are not doing.

The opposite of contemplation is not action, it is reaction.

Practice is standing in the flow, whereas theory and analysis observe the flow from a position of separation.

Presence is experienced in a participative way, outside the mind.

Christianity is much more about living and doing than thinking.

spirituality" which means that things are only found to be true in the doing of them.

There is no such thing as a nonpolitical Christianity. To refuse to critique the system or the status quo is to fully support it—which is a political act well disguised.

The human art form is in uniting fruitful activity with a contemplative stance—not one or the other, but always both at the same time.

In any situation, your taking or giving of energy is what you are actually doing.

Imagine if you were asked by your country to be an ambassador to an enemy nation. You would probably have to learn a new language and adapt to some customs and cultural differences in order to be polite and accomplish your mission. As an ambassador you would not be able to isolate yourself from the enemy. To fulfill your mission, you would have to have contact and relate to them.

He wants to be included in every activity, every conversation, every problem, and even every thought.

This is the kingdom of God on the earth. Because of that, it has a power beyond any other endeavor in which humans can engage. That power depends on the faith of those called to serve in it.