After spending the day packing and saying goodbyes, the time is getting closer and closer to board a very long flight. This morning, I have been re-reading one of my favorite books called Jesus Freaks. This compilation of the stories of believers throughout history and across the world who died for their faith is amazingly encouraging and convicting. For those of you who do not like to read, I've gathered some of my favorite quotes from the book.
Jesus is everything. -Mother Teresa
Suffering saints are living seed. -Charles Spurgeon
Some Christians haven't even attempted to think about whether or not they would die for Jesus because they haven't really been living for Him. -dc Talk
I know the Lord is always with me.
I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.
No wonder my heart is filled with joy,
and my mouth shouts His praises!
You will show me the way of life,
granting me the joy of your presence
and the pleasures of living with you forever.
-Psalm 16
He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose. -Jim Elliot
The church has an unconditional obligation to the victims of any ordering of society. There are things for which an uncompromising stand is worthwhile. - Dietrich Bonhoeffer
We work hard and suffer much in order that people will believe the truth, for our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people. -1 Timothy 4:10
Sufferings gladly borne for others convert more people than sermons. -Therese of Lisieux
Sin loses its power over us when we lay our lives down for Christ--because our eyes are on Jesus. - dc Talk
I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me,
freeing me from all my fears.
Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy;
no shadow of shame will darken their faces.
-Pslam 34:4-5
My dear Jesus, my Savior, is so deeply written in my heart, that I feel confident that if my hear were to be cut open and chopped to pieces, the name of Jesus would be found written on every piece. -Ignatius (A student under John devoured by wild animals in Rome 111 AD)
Jesus is everything. -Mother Teresa
Suffering saints are living seed. -Charles Spurgeon
Some Christians haven't even attempted to think about whether or not they would die for Jesus because they haven't really been living for Him. -dc Talk
I know the Lord is always with me.
I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.
No wonder my heart is filled with joy,
and my mouth shouts His praises!
You will show me the way of life,
granting me the joy of your presence
and the pleasures of living with you forever.
-Psalm 16
He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose. -Jim Elliot
The church has an unconditional obligation to the victims of any ordering of society. There are things for which an uncompromising stand is worthwhile. - Dietrich Bonhoeffer
We work hard and suffer much in order that people will believe the truth, for our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people. -1 Timothy 4:10
Sufferings gladly borne for others convert more people than sermons. -Therese of Lisieux
Sin loses its power over us when we lay our lives down for Christ--because our eyes are on Jesus. - dc Talk
I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me,
freeing me from all my fears.
Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy;
no shadow of shame will darken their faces.
-Pslam 34:4-5
My dear Jesus, my Savior, is so deeply written in my heart, that I feel confident that if my hear were to be cut open and chopped to pieces, the name of Jesus would be found written on every piece. -Ignatius (A student under John devoured by wild animals in Rome 111 AD)
