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But faith is content just knowing that God’s promise cannot fail. This, in fact, is the excitement of walking with God.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":36,"quote_text":37,"author_id":5,"source_id":24,"has_image":25,"author":38,"source":39,"quote_tag":40,"commentary":41},3136604,"In too many churches today, people don’t see manifestations of God’s power in answer to fervent praying. Instead, they hear arguments about theological issues that few people care about.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is from Jim Cymbala, a renowned pastor and author, likely from his book \"Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire\" (1997). At the time, Cymbala was grappling with the spiritual complacency and theological debates that had crept into his church, Brooklyn Tabernacle, which he had been pastoring since 1976. His book aimed to revitalize the church's spiritual fervor and call to prayer.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a counter-intuitive truth about the relationship between theology and spirituality. On the surface, one might assume that debating theological issues is a sign of intellectual rigor and commitment to one's faith. However, Cymbala suggests that this preoccupation with abstract arguments can actually distract from the more pressing need for spiritual power and manifestation in one's life.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, modern professionals and creatives can benefit from setting aside time for fervent, focused prayer, rather than getting bogged down in intellectual debates or analysis paralysis. By prioritizing spiritual practice over theoretical discussions, they can tap into a deeper source of inspiration and guidance, leading to more innovative and effective work.",{"id":43,"quote_text":44,"author_id":5,"source_id":24,"has_image":25,"author":45,"source":46,"quote_tag":47,"commentary":9},3136603,"Trouble is one of God’s great servants because it reminds us how much we continually need the Lord.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":49,"quote_text":50,"author_id":5,"source_id":24,"has_image":25,"author":51,"source":52,"quote_tag":53,"commentary":9},3136602,"The message of the cross will always be foolishness to some, a stumbling block to others. But if our attention is on the market reaction, we move away from the power of the gospel. This fearfulness to talk about the blood of Christ is an overreaction. Worse than that, it borders on heresy, distorting and deflating the power of the Good News.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":55,"quote_text":56,"author_id":5,"source_id":24,"has_image":25,"author":57,"source":58,"quote_tag":59,"commentary":9},3136601,"It may not seem obvious at first glance, but the way we make decisions in life tells a lot about the kind of faith we have in Jesus Christ.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":61,"quote_text":62,"author_id":5,"source_id":24,"has_image":25,"author":63,"source":64,"quote_tag":65,"commentary":9},3136600,"Doesn’t the God who created the universe out of nothing and put all the stars in place, have the power to take care of your situation?",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":67,"quote_text":68,"author_id":5,"source_id":24,"has_image":25,"author":69,"source":70,"quote_tag":71,"commentary":9},3136599,"Persistent calling upon the name of the Lord breaks through every stronghold of the devil, for nothing is impossible with God. For Christians in these troubled times there is simply no other way.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":73,"quote_text":74,"author_id":5,"source_id":24,"has_image":25,"author":75,"source":76,"quote_tag":77,"commentary":9},3136598,"I despair at the thought that my life might slip by without God showing Himself mighty in my life.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":79,"quote_text":80,"author_id":5,"source_id":24,"has_image":25,"author":81,"source":82,"quote_tag":83,"commentary":9},3136597,"When we see only what we want to see in the Bible, it loses all power to transform us.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":85,"totalPages":86,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":87},1,9,10]