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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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Nicky Gumbel
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: April 28
Anglican Priest
Author
Barrister
Writer
Inner and Outer London
Nicholas Glyn Paul Gumbel
Enjoy
Understand
Immanence
Able
Transcendence
Intimate
Privilege
Amazing
Friendship
Huge

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I had a battle going on in my head: shall I just enjoy my life and then convert on my deathbed? But I felt I couldn't do that - it was now or never - so I took a step of faith and became a Christian.
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Anyone can stay true to your face, it's the people who stay true behind your back that really count.
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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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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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Life is too short to worry about stupid things. Pray. Trust God. Enjoy life. Don't let the little things get you down.
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What unites the church is infinitely more important than what divides us.
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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 judge a person by their past. They don't necessarily live there anymore.
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Churches are not museums that display perfect people. They are hospitals where the wounded, hurt, injured and broken find healing.
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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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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 believe that sex is for marriage, and that's regardless of whether it's homosexual or hetero sexual.
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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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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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The words of the tongue should have three gatekeepers: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?
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