[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fCoDBwYyI79og9jxJu-PlZ-tM5WzG7ACN76gu-a5qENw":3,"$f7vlMkb3aDyku_43RgEv8XaXZKWiYWYom90WxL7uUW24":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},24651,"Adam Hamilton","A",63,null,"adam-hamilton",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":80},[14,22,29,36,43,49,56,62,68,74],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},3526775,"Learning to read the Bible in the light of the times in which it was written is critical. Reading it uncritically, without understanding the cultural and historical setting of the text, leaves us forced to accept scientific and sociological norms of the ancient Near East from 3,000 years ago.",7,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":26,"source":27,"quote_tag":28,"commentary":9},2823815,"You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, “I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.” – ELEANOR ROOSEVELT.",6,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":30,"quote_text":31,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":32,"source":33,"quote_tag":34,"commentary":35},2823810,"At the very least they teach us that God does not always answer our prayers, even when we offer those prayers in faith at times of real and pressing need. They also teach us that while God may not answer our prayers as we pray them, God does not abandon us. More than that, these accounts tell us that God works through the situations from which we have not been delivered as we asked.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is likely from Adam Hamilton's book \"When Christians Get It Wrong,\" which explores the complexities of faith and doubt. Hamilton, an American Methodist pastor and author, has written extensively on the intersection of faith and life's challenges. In the context of his work, he reflects on the nature of prayer and God's response to human needs.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a subtle yet profound paradox: faith is not about getting what we want, but about trusting that God is working, even when our circumstances don't change. This counter-intuitive truth challenges the common assumption that faith is a means to achieve specific outcomes, instead highlighting the importance of trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even in the midst of uncertainty.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider reframing your prayers from \"get me out of this situation\" to \"help me find God in this situation.\" This shift in perspective allows you to focus on trusting God's presence and work, even when your circumstances don't change, and can lead to a deeper sense of peace and resilience in the face of challenges.",{"id":37,"quote_text":38,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":39,"source":40,"quote_tag":41,"commentary":42},2823802,"And when we feel forsaken, hopeless, and in despair, we pray to one who walked this path before us.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis poignant quote is attributed to Adam Hamilton, an American United Methodist pastor and author. The sentiment resonates with his life's work, particularly during his time as a pastor in Kansas City, where he has witnessed countless individuals grappling with feelings of hopelessness and despair. The quote likely reflects his experiences in guiding congregants through their darkest moments.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nAt first glance, the quote appears to be a comforting reassurance that one is not alone in their struggles. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a more profound truth: that it is in our most desperate moments that we are forced to confront our own vulnerability and limitations. By acknowledging this, Hamilton suggests that our deepest fears and doubts can become opportunities for spiritual growth and connection with a higher power.\n\n**How to Use This**\nWhen faced with overwhelming adversity, rather than trying to muster up false bravado or pretend to have all the answers, take a step back and acknowledge your vulnerability. Recognize that your limitations and fears are not weaknesses, but rather opportunities to surrender and seek guidance from a source greater than yourself.",{"id":44,"quote_text":45,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":46,"source":47,"quote_tag":48,"commentary":9},2823798,"Our desire for certainty, our need to be right, and our tendency to miss the point have conspired to keep Christians from experiencing unity, and instead have led to endless divisions within the Christian faith.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":50,"quote_text":51,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":52,"source":53,"quote_tag":54,"commentary":55},2823790,"God’s most common way of answering prayers is through people. But for that to work, Christians must pay attention and listen, we must put ourselves in a position to see others’ needs, and we must respond when God calls.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nAdam Hamilton, the Methodist pastor and author, likely penned this quote during a time of growing recognition of the importance of community and social responsibility within Christianity. As he wrote extensively on faith and spirituality, he often emphasized the interconnectedness of believers and the role of service in answering prayers. This quote specifically highlights his emphasis on the agency of individuals in responding to God's call through others.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a paradoxical understanding of prayer and divine intervention. On one hand, it suggests that God answers prayers through people, implying a sense of divine agency. On the other hand, it emphasizes the human responsibility to \"pay attention and listen,\" \"put ourselves in a position to see others' needs,\" and \"respond when God calls.\" This tension highlights the interplay between divine guidance and human agency, implying that prayer is not a passive act, but an active one that requires engagement with the world.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset in your life, recognize that prayer is not just a personal, individual act, but also a communal one. Take concrete steps to put yourself in situations where you can serve others, whether through volunteering, mentoring, or simply being present for those around you. By doing so, you'll be more attuned to the needs of others and more likely to respond to God's call in tangible, meaningful ways.",{"id":57,"quote_text":58,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":59,"source":60,"quote_tag":61,"commentary":9},2823783,"For too long, we’ve called unbelievers to ‘invite Jesus into your life.’ Jesus doesn’t want to be in your life. Your life’s a wreck. Jesus calls you into his life. And his life isn’t boring or purposeless or static. It’s wild and exhilarating and unpredictable.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":63,"quote_text":64,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":65,"source":66,"quote_tag":67,"commentary":9},2823774,"As I’ve taught our congregation, within the Christian faith the question of homosexuality is not a question of biblical authority, but biblical interpretation.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":69,"quote_text":70,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":71,"source":72,"quote_tag":73,"commentary":9},2823770,"I’m convinced many of America’s heroes are public school teachers and administrators. Many of these people do what they do because of their faith.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":75,"quote_text":76,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":77,"source":78,"quote_tag":79,"commentary":9},2823764,"You don’t magically become a new person as soon as you slip a ring on your finger.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":81,"totalPages":17,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":82},1,10]