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Stop looking for the perfect church. It does not exist. Even if it did exist, the moment we joined it, it would no longer be perfect!

Nicky Gumbel

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Nicky Gumbel
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: April 28
Anglican Priest
Author
Barrister
Writer
Inner and Outer London
Nicholas Glyn Paul Gumbel
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Just because you can't see the air, doesn't mean you stop breathing. And just because you can't see God, doesn't mean you stop believing
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The words of the tongue should have three gatekeepers: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?
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Things are changed by a faith that defies obstacles and laughs at impossibilities.
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We are very good judges for the mistakes of others, but very good defence lawyers for our own mistakes.
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Kindness is better and can be more powerful than force. Kind words may unlock an iron door.
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It is only when we understand the transcendence of God that we see how amazing his immanence is, and what a huge privilege it is to be able to enjoy God's intimate friendship.
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What unites the church is infinitely more important than what divides us.
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People may hurt you but God will heal you. People may humiliate you but God will honour you. People may judge you but God will justify you.
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Difficulties come into our lives to develop us. Every storm is a school. Every trial is a teacher. Every experience is an education.
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Just because you are struggling does NOT mean you are failing. Every great success requires some kind of struggle to get there.
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The strength of your faith is not measured by the absence of doubt, but by the faithfulness of your life in the face of doubt.
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A lot of problems in the world would be solved if we talked to each other instead of about each other.
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There are many things that were harder to discuss back in the 80's and early 90's than they are now, and this also works the opposite way for other things.
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Sometimes God teaches us how to solve our problems. Sometimes God teaches us how to face our problems
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If God answers 'Yes', He is increasing your faith. If 'Wait', He is increasing your patience. If 'No', He has something better for you.
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I think that when people experience something that seems to be supernatural, in some ways it cuts through the secular mindset.
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When things aren't working out as you wish, be patient. Stop trying to move ahead of God. His timing is perfect. Trust Him.
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The only label I would choose for myself is Christian, but if you pushed me and you say, 'What sort of Christian are you?' I'm an Anglican.
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Be thankful for every day. Learn from mistakes. Don't dwell on regrets. Forgive with love. Gain strength from every struggle.
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Don't be afraid of pressure. Pressure is what transforms a lump of coal into a diamond.
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