Quotes about Heart

Every time I stand to communicate, I want to take one simple truth and lodge it in the heart of the listener. I want them to know that one thing and know what to do with it.

Christ wants us to have a child's heart but a grown-up's head.

But length of days with an evil heart is only length of misery and already she begins to know it. All get what they want; they do not always like it.

The biggest thing when you come to my show live... is that you get to know the person's heart - the stories behind the songs, the depth of the music and there will be some amazing worship moments. You'll get an amazing experience because this is real to me and you'll see that.

The manner of giving is worth more than the gift.

The man I love may decide tomorrow that he loves me no more - but if my heart remains open, I will endure the storm.

If you will come back and make that pledge, God will heal your heart tonight.

Nothing is more honorable than a grateful heart.

Lord, you call us out of captivity into the freedom of your beloved community. As we pass through the wilderness spaces of our lives, grant us ears to hear you, eyes to see you, and hearts that ache for you, that we might not turn away from the brothers and sisters who help us remember who we are. Amen.

Erasmus of Rotterdam, a sixteenth-century priest who was committed to reforming the church from within, said, "When faith came to be in writings rather than in hearts, contention grew hot and love grew cold. That which is forced cannot be sincere, and that which is not voluntary cannot please Christ.

Mother Teresa offers us that brilliant glimpse of hope that lies in little things: "We can do not great things, only small things with great love. It is not how much you do but how much love you put into doing it." Above our front door, we have hung a sign that says, "Today . . . small things with great love (or don't open the door).

Nevertheless, because of what is "written on their hearts," we are called to look for God in people and in places where we didn't expect to see God.