God’s Job
“We can’t forgive: that’s the work of the Spirit. We’re too damaged. But we can be willing. And in the meantime, try not to break his fingers.” –Anne Lamott, quoting…
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I Never Thought of It That Way.
“You’ve got to wonder what Jesus was like at seventeen. They don’t even talk about it in the Bible, he was apparently so awful.” –Anne Lamott, Grace (Eventually), p. 192
Librarians
“We were there to celebrate some of the rare intelligence capabilities that our country can actually be proud of–those of librarians. I see them as healers and magicians. Librarians can…
Its Own Punishment
“I realized once again that we’re punished not for our hatred, for not forgiving people, but by it.” –Anne Lamott, Grace (Eventually), p. 129
God’s Forgiveness
“When people die, they are forgiven and welcomed home. Then God will help them figure out how to clean up the disgusting messes they have made. God has skills and…
Letting Go
“I’ve found that when you give up on using your mind to solve a problem–which your mind is holding on to like a dog with a chew toy–writing it down…
Meaning in Pain
“I finally figured out that I had a choice: I could suffer a great deal, or not, or for a long time. Or I could have the combo platter: suffer,…
Brokenness
“It really is easier to experience spiritual connection when your life is in the process of coming apart. When things break up and fences fall over, desperation and powerlessness slink…