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“You don't play a game or color a picture with a child to show your superiority. Rather, you choose to limit yourself so as to facilitate and honor that relationship.”
― William P. Young, The Shack

“Why would the God of the universe want to be submitted to me?'

Because we want you to join us in our circle of relationship. I don't want slaves to my will; I want brothers and sisters who will share life with me.”
― William P. Young, The Shack

“Mack was getting frustrated. He spoke louder, 'But, don't I have a right to...'

To complete a sentence without being interrupted? Not in reality. But as long as you think you do, you will surely get ticked off when someone cuts you off, even if it is God.”
― William P. Young, The Shack

“They always threw their arms around and hugged me while crying our Yiddish endearments. Yet none of them believed in God. They believed in social justice, good works, Israel, and Bette Midler. I was nearly thirty before I met a religious Jew.”
― Anne Lamott, Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith