It's all that pretending to be perfect that breeds inauthenticity in the church. Rich Mullins More Quotes by Rich Mullins More Quotes From Rich Mullins ...I think there's only one [thing] that anybody teaches, and this is character. And I think that whether you are teaching history, math, or biology, or music, what you are really doing is, you are helping to shape the character of that person who is your student... Music is such a wonderful teaching tool, because while you are developing musical skills, that student can learn a lot about discipline [and] cooperation. Rich Mullins teaching math character I dont know that the United States is Gods Country, but the church has been so strong here, and because of its influence, we hold life to be sacred and we believe that individuals have dignity. This is part of our legacy. Rich Mullins strong believe country There's people been friendly But they'd never be your friends Sometimes this has bent me to the ground Rich Mullins friendly sometimes people I think a lot of parents hand people over a blueprint and say, This is how youre supposed to do it. And my parents, I think, kind of drew a picture and said, Heres the good stuff in life. How do you get there? Rich Mullins hands people thinking You will never understand what you're doin'. But God does. Rich Mullins doe I think, writing-wise, I am probably more of a quilter than a weaver because I just get a little scrap here and a little scrap there and sew them together. Rich Mullins wise writing thinking I think I would envy me too, if I didn't know me better. Rich Mullins know-me envy thinking I think I would like to be a monk. I really considered Catholicism a few years ago, but there were some things that I just couldnt reconcile. Rich Mullins monk years thinking And step by step You'll lead me / And I will follow You all of my days. Rich Mullins leading-me steps There's a difference, you know, between faith and playing make-believe. One will make you grow. The other one will make you sleep. Rich Mullins differences sleep believe Ain't it funny what people say? Ain't it funny what people write? Rich Mullins writing people The difference between me and most Protestants is most Protestants have no problem at all saying 'The Lord told me this' or 'The Lord told me that,' but they won't believe that the Lord speaks through the pope. You know, at least this guy has some credentials. Rich Mullins me you problem believe
