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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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Nicky Gumbel
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: April 28
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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 reason why people give up so fast is because they tend to look at how far they still have to go, instead of how far they have come.
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The resurrection of Jesus is rooted in history, grounded in scripture and confirmed in experience.
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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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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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The words of the tongue should have three gatekeepers: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?
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Until God opens the next door, praise Him in the hallway.
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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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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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If the grass looks greener on the other side, it is probably astroturf.
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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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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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Sometimes God teaches us how to solve our problems. Sometimes God teaches us how to face our problems
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Personally I think people's labels are terribly unhelpful because they enable you to dismiss things.
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What unites the church is infinitely more important than what divides us.
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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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With our own shortcomings, we are in no position to judge anyone else. The best way to forget the faults of others is to remember our own.
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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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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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