Quotes about Openness
One of the quietest revolutions in Religion 101 follows a student's recognition that he or she has a worldview, a particular way of viewing reality that it is not the only way. A worldview is a wave, but not the entire ocean.
— Barbara Brown Taylor
How many times since then have I rejected Love because it did not present itself the way I expected, in a form acceptable to me?
— Barbara Brown Taylor
I have found things while I was lost that I might never have discovered if I had stayed on the path. I have decided to stop fighting the prospect of getting lost and engage it as a spiritual practice instead.
— Barbara Brown Taylor
Everything you're sure is right can be wrong in another place.
— Barbara Kingsolver
I wrote a book on grace, and grace is a free gift, but to receive the gift you have to have your hands open. And a lot of people don't have their hands open, there's something they're grasping because there's a lot of things to grasp in a prosperous country.
— Philip Yancey
I just think that it's strong and it's important that we recognize what the Christmas season is about; it's about the birth of our Savior, and there's a lot of pressure today to be politically correct, but people are realizing, too, that you have to be open to express your faith what you want believe.
— Joel Osteen
We need to reject any politics that targets people because of race or religion. This isn't a matter of political correctness. It's a matter of understanding what makes us strong. The world respects us not just for our arsenal; it respects us for our diversity and our openness and the way we respect every faith.
— Barack Obama
This life journey has led me to love mystery and not feel the need to change it or make it un-mysterious. This has put me at odds with many other believers I know who seem to need explanations for everything.
— Fr. Richard Rohr
I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." MARK 10 : 15
— Sarah Young
what you have decided to do. It is coming to Me with an open mind and heart, inviting Me to plant My desires
— Sarah Young
Then wait expectantly in My Presence, ready to receive My Peace in full measure. If you like, you can express your openness by saying, "Jesus, I receive Your Peace.
— Sarah Young
Relax and enjoy the journey in My Presence, trusting Me to open up the way before you as you go.
— Sarah Young