Andy Stanley
@AndyStanley
Do for one what you wish you could do for everyone.
New Testament Marriage is a submission competition. “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” (Eph 5:21) “Walk in the way of love, JUST AS Christ loved us and gave himself up for us...” (Eph. 5:2)
“Once you lose the kingdom theme, which is central to the gospels, everything else becomes reinterpreted in ways that radically distort, that substitute a subtly different “gospel” message for the one Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are eager to convey.” N.T. Wright / How God…
The Platinum Rule: Do unto others as God in Christ has done unto you. This is the law of the King. “As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this (brand of love) everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35
Two best kept secrets of leadership: 1. The less you do, the more you accomplish. 2. The less you do, the more you empower others to accomplish.
“Let your conversation be always full of GRACE, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” (Col 4:6) Reflecting on God’s grace towards us SHOULD compel us to extend grace to others. But Jesus saw us coming: “The servant’s master took pity on him, canceled…
🚨 Convoy of Hope is responding to the torrential rains and flooding in Texas. 🚨 Yesterday morning, the usually scenic Guadalupe River rose 26 feed and overtook campsites, homes, and vehicles, killing at least 24 people. Convoy is en route to the area with team members and…
A fully exploited strength is of far greater value to your organization than a marginally improved weakness.
“For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has ANY value. The ONLY thing that counts is faith EXPRESSING itself through LOVE. (Gal 5:6) The inauguration of the New Covenant by King Jesus rendered the Sinai Covenant established by Moses, obsolete (Heb 8:13).…
Are you the person the person you’re looking for is looking for?
The love of Jesus compelled Him to pursue those who had wandered. Those ostracized from the religious community because of their own behavior or because of circumstances beyond their control. Religious leaders were content to wait. Arms crossed. They led with the Law. Jesus led…