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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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Nicky Gumbel
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: April 28
Anglican Priest
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Barrister
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Inner and Outer London
Nicholas Glyn Paul Gumbel
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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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Things are changed by a faith that defies obstacles and laughs at impossibilities.
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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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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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Don't be afraid of pressure. Pressure is what transforms a lump of coal into a diamond.
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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.
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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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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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The resurrection of Jesus is rooted in history, grounded in scripture and confirmed in experience.
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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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We are very good judges for the mistakes of others, but very good defence lawyers for our own mistakes.
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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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What unites the church is infinitely more important than what divides us.
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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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Church is not an organization you join it is a family where you belong, a home where you are loved and a hospital where you find healing.
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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!
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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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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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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 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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