309 Quotes by John Eldredge

Security is not found in the absence of danger, but in the presence of Jesus.

The early Celtic Christians called the Holy Spirit 'the wild goose.' And the reason why is they knew that you cannot tame him.

Men want a battle to fight, an adventure to live, and a beauty to rescue. That is what is written in their hearts. That is what little boys play at. That is what men's movies are about. You just see it. It is undeniable.

The heart is God's most magnificent creation, and the prize over which he fights the kingdom of darkness. Now consider this - marriage is the sanctuary of the heart. You have been entrusted with the heart of another human being. Whatever else your life's great mission will entail, loving and defending this heart next to you is part of your great quest.

It was men who stopped slavery. It was men who ran up the stairs in the Twin Towers to rescue people. It was men who gave up their seats on the lifeboats of the Titanic. Men are made to take risks and live passionately on behalf of others.

Faith looks back and draws courage; hope looks ahead, and keeps desire alive.

The true story of every person in this world is not the story you see, the external story. The true story of each person is the journey of his or her heart.

Validation comes to us in two ways: through trials we overcome, and through the words of older men.

Caring for our own hearts isn't selfishness; it's how we begin to love.