33 Quotes by Peter Scazzero

The gospel says you are more sinful and flawed than you ever dared believe, yet you are more accepted and loved than you ever dared hope because Jesus lived and died in your place.

But an authentic relationship with Christ also takes us into the depths – the shadows, the strongholds and the darkness deep within our own souls that must be purged. Surrendering to this inward and downward journey is difficult and painful.

Christianity is not about our disciplined pursuit of God, but about God’s relentless pursuit of us – to.

You can’t have the true peace of Christ’s kingdom with lies and pretense.

Christian spirituality, without an integration of emotional health, can be deadly – to yourself, your relationship with God, and the people around you.

Regardless of how we might feel about another human being, they are made in God’s image and of infinite value and worth.

Life can be difficult, so have fun whenever you can to the glory of God.

In neglecting our intense emotions, we are false to ourselves and lose a wonderful opportunity to know God. We forget that change comes through brutal honesty and vulnerability before God.

The Bible does not spin the flaws and weaknesses of its heroes. Moses was a murderer. Hosea’s wife was a prostitute. Peter rebuked God! Noah got drunk. Jonah was a racist. Jacob was a liar. John Mark deserted Paul. Elijah burned out. Jeremiah was depressed and suicidal. Thomas doubted. Moses had a temper. Timothy had ulcers. And all these people send the same message: that every human being on earth, regardless of their gifts and strengths, is weak, vulnerable, and dependent on God and others.