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About the only similarity between the Church at Corinth and a contemporary congregation, either Roman Catholic or Protestant, is that both are marked, to a great degree, by the presence of sinners.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":27,"quote_text":28,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":29,"source":30,"quote_tag":31,"commentary":9},3008760,"Thoughtful people are concerned with the future because that is the only area of experience about which anything can be done. We cannot change the past, and the present is gone as soon as it is reported, but the future is that in which we can make a difference.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":33,"quote_text":34,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":35,"source":36,"quote_tag":37,"commentary":9},3008750,"If the average church should suddenly take seriously the notion that every lay member man or woman is really a minister of Christ, we could have something like a revolution in a very short time.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":39,"quote_text":40,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":41,"source":42,"quote_tag":43,"commentary":9},3008745,"We need to be agnostics first and then there is some chance at arriving at a sensible system of belief.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":45,"quote_text":46,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":47,"source":48,"quote_tag":49,"commentary":9},3008729,"The only way to happiness is never to give happiness a thought.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":51,"quote_text":52,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":53,"source":54,"quote_tag":55,"commentary":9},3008722,"The spoken word is never really effective unless it is backed up by a life, but it is also true that the living deed is never adequate without the support the spoken word can provide.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":57,"quote_text":58,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":59,"source":60,"quote_tag":61,"commentary":9},3008715,"Engineering is a predictive science, not a manipulative art.",{"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":21,"has_image":22,"author":65,"source":66,"quote_tag":67,"commentary":68},3008703,"Religion is never devoid of emotion, any more than love is. It is not a defect of religion, but rather its glory, that it speaks always the language of feeling.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nElton Trueblood's quote on the emotional essence of religion is reminiscent of his era, marked by the rise of modernism and the quest for a more personal, experiential faith. Written in the mid-20th century, this quote reflects Trueblood's concern with reinvigorating a sense of spirituality in a post-World War II world. As a theologian and educator, he sought to bridge the gap between reason and emotion in the pursuit of a deeper faith.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a counter-intuitive truth: that the absence of emotion in religion is not a sign of its deficiency, but rather a misunderstanding of its nature. Trueblood argues that the emotional and the rational are not mutually exclusive, but intertwined aspects of the human experience, and that true faith speaks to both the heart and the mind.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider that your most innovative ideas often emerge from the intersection of reason and emotion. By embracing this interplay, you can tap into your full creative potential and find more meaningful solutions to the complex challenges you face.",{"id":70,"quote_text":71,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":72,"source":73,"quote_tag":74,"commentary":9},3008686,"One of the noblest words in our language is “grace,” defined as “unearned blessing.” We live by grace far more than by anything else. Accordingly, I find that the one thing which I want to put into practice in my own life is the conscious and deliberate habit of finding someone to thank.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":76,"quote_text":77,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":78,"source":79,"quote_tag":80,"commentary":81},3008672,"The ultimate verification of our religion consists of the changed lives to which it can point and for which it is responsible.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nElton Trueblood, a renowned American theologian and author, penned this quote in the mid-20th century, a time of great social and cultural upheaval. As a scholar of religion, Trueblood was deeply concerned with the practical implications of faith, particularly in a world where traditional institutions were being challenged. His words reflect the need for spirituality to be grounded in tangible, everyday life.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a paradox at the heart of Trueblood's theology: that the ultimate proof of one's faith lies not in dogma or doctrine, but in the transformative power it has to shape lives. This means that the most authentic expression of faith is not a set of abstract principles, but a living, breathing reality that is evidenced in the changed lives of its adherents.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's fast-paced, results-driven world, we can apply Trueblood's insight by focusing on the tangible, long-term impact of our work, rather than just its short-term gains. This means prioritizing projects and initiatives that have the potential to create lasting, positive change in the lives of others, even if they don't yield immediate returns.",{"currentPage":83,"totalPages":15,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":84},1,10]