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The cross is bigger than your mistakes, bigger than your regrets, bigger than the secrets you hold. The cross stands above it all.

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
Crosses
Mistakes
Regret
Bigger
Hold
Regrets
Mistake
Secrets
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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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I think 75% of the population of Great Britain are probably still de-churched. It's the younger end, the 25%, the merging generation, who have no church background at all.
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Personally I think people's labels are terribly unhelpful because they enable you to dismiss things.
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Don't let regrets about the past or worries about the future rob you of your enjoyment of the present.
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If the grass looks greener on the other side, it is probably astroturf.
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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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What unites the church is infinitely more important than what divides us.
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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 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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Knowledge is like underwear. It is useful to have it, but not necessary to show it off.
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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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The resurrection of Jesus is rooted in history, grounded in scripture and confirmed in experience.
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Until God opens the next door, praise Him in the hallway.
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Appreciate those who love you. Serve those who need you. Forgive those who hurt you. Thank those who help you.
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Success is not measured by what you do compared to what others do, it is measured by what you do with the ability God gave 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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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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Life is short. Make the most of it. Put God first. Love deeply. Forgive quickly. Laugh a lot. Find and live out your purpose.
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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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