Delight in Disorder Quotes

“I got out of bed, off the couch, and rejoined the land of the living. Writing has been and continues to be therapeutic for my mind and spirit. Healing words flow as I look for ways to describe what God is doing in my life in spite of, and even as a result of, the appalling conditions of my life. Dismay that could lead to despair instead turns to hope.”
― Tony E Roberts, Delight in Disorder: Ministry, Madness, Mission

“Being Christians doesn’t mean we never get depressed. It means we have Someone to turn to, who lifts the “crushing burdens on our backs,” who leads us through fiery trials and floods of emotions to places of abundance where there is enduring joy and peace.”
― Tony E Roberts, Delight in Disorder: Ministry, Madness, Mission

“God’s face shines upon us when we are lost in darkness and saves us from troubled times. The Light of God’s love restores us so we can keep moving forward in faith.”
― Tony E Roberts, Delight in Disorder: Ministry, Madness, Mission

“We often prefer to “hang out” or “fellowship” with those who “get” where we are coming from, who share our “worldview.” Yet, for spiritual and psychological growth to occur, we do best to follow the example of Jesus who ate with both publicans and Pharisees instead of hiding out in a hermitage.”
― Tony E Roberts, Delight in Disorder: Ministry, Madness, Mission

“God does not expect more from us than we can achieve. God knows everything about us and has compassion for our weaknesses. As persons with Bipolar, God knows we have limitations, and knows our boundaries better than we do. God never expects us to go beyond what we are capable of doing.”
― Tony E Roberts, Delight in Disorder: Ministry, Madness, Mission

“The Voice of God answers our own meager voices crying out in such a way that we know we are heard and loved.”
― Tony E Roberts, Delight in Disorder: Ministry, Madness, Mission

“Street signs became messages from God. Ideas became revelations. Feverous with a mission, not to assuage but to save, I started crying during sermons And laughing when I was alone.”
― Tony E Roberts, Delight in Disorder: Ministry, Madness, Mission