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“Adoration is not always the overflow of our hearts. In fact, it rarely is. It is an act of rebellion against the empty promises of this world and of defiance in the face of circumstances. (p. 63)”
― Tyler Staton, Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools: An Invitation to the Wonder and Mystery of Prayer

“It's defiant adoration. And that's the most potent kind. "It is relatively easy to meet God in moments of joy or bliss. In these situations we correctly count ourselves blessed by God," observes psychologist David Benner. "The challenge is to believe that this is also true - and to know God's presence - in the midst of doubt, depression, anxiety, conflict, or failure. But the God who is Immanuel is equally in those moments we would never choose as in those we would always gladly choose." "Hallowed be your name" is always most powerful in the most unlikely places. (p. 65)”
― Tyler Staton, Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools: An Invitation to the Wonder and Mystery of Prayer

“Prayer is arguably the most objective measurement of our dependence upon God. Think of it this way. The things you pray about are the things you trust God to handle. The things you neglect to pray about are the things you trust you can handle on your own.”
― Matt Smethurst, Before You Share Your Faith: Five Ways to Be Evangelism Ready

“You have to believe that learning and growth are possible. (p. 30)”
― Tom Kelley and David Kelley

“...regardless of our initial talent, aptitude, or even IQ, we can expand our capabilities through effort and experience. (p. 31)”
― Tom Kelley and David Kelley, Creative confidence : unleashing the creative potential within us all / Tom Kelley and David Kelley

“Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.”
― Harry S. Truman