Quotes about Reflection
My publisher conducted a website poll, and of the 678 respondents only 23 felt satisfied with the time they were spending in prayer. That
— Philip Yancey
What is faith, after all, but believing in advance what will only make sense in reverse
— Philip Yancey
We pray because we can't help it.
— Philip Yancey
We should leave a worship service asking ourselves not "What did I get out of it?" but rather "Was God pleased with what happened?
— Philip Yancey
In other words, the proof of spiritual maturity is not how 'pure' you are but awareness of your impurity. That very awareness opens the door to grace.
— Philip Yancey
Contrary to popular belief, love is actually a reflection of how much we 'honor' another person—for at its core genuine love is a decision, not a feeling.
— Philip Yancey
As a Jewish rabbi put it, A man should carry two stones in his pocket. On one should be inscribed, 'I am but dust and ashes.' On the other, 'For my sake was the world created.' And he should use each stone as he needs it.7-11
— Philip Yancey
What does the world learn about God by watching us his followers on earth?
— Philip Yancey
The worst moment for the atheist is
— Philip Yancey
When I am tempted to complain about God's lack of presence, I remind myself that God has much more reason to complain about my lack of presence.
— Philip Yancey
Let him who is about to accuse God consider the greatness of the God accused.
— Philip Yancey
Something inside me recoiled as I heard her repeat the clichéd comments from her visitors. Is Christianity supposed to make a sufferer feel even worse?
— Philip Yancey