“If people don’t come to Christ through deeds of love, we should still continue with deeds of love because that’s who we are … that’s what we do as Christ-followers.”Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson, The Externally Focused Life. (Kindle location 724).
“All day long, every day, we have the chance to live in grace and extend grace, allowing God’s grace to be seen in and through us.”Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson, The Externally Focused Life. (Kindle location 623).
“How we act is a reflection on God – from the words we use and the way we live to the choices we make. We are either enhancing God’s reputation or detracting from it.”
Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson, The Externally Focused Life. (Kindle location 565).
“Love people even though they are unlovable, unbearable, and undesirable. Why? Because there are times we are unlovable, unbearable, and undesirable – and God still loves us.”
Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson, The Externally Focused Life. (Kindle location 533).
“We can choose to love even when people are unlovable. We can choose to serve even when we feel like we’re the one who should be served. We can choose to give when we’d rather keep.”Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson, The Externally Focused Life. (Kindle location 515).
