The most important moments rarely come at a convenient time Erwin McManus More Quotes by Erwin McManus More Quotes From Erwin McManus We were created to be expressions of the goodness and wholeness of God. Erwin McManus wholeness goodness expression My goal is to destroy Christianity as a world religion and be a recatalyst for the movement of Jesus Christ ... Some people are upset with me because it sounds like I'm anti-Christian. I think they might be right. Erwin McManus christian jesus thinking Attitude is an accurate monitor of where we fall on the spectrum of pride and humility. Erwin McManus humility attitude fall Jesus beckons his followers to a path that's far from the easy road. It's a path filled with adventure, uncertainty, and unlimited possibilities - the only path that can fulfill the deepest longings and desires of your heart. Erwin McManus heart adventure jesus You are an artist. What work of art will you leave behind? Erwin McManus works-of-art artist art The shape of your character is the shape of your future. Erwin McManus your-future shapes character Our citizenship is in eternity; history is our temporary residence. Erwin McManus residence citizenship eternity In some sense we are all hypocrites in transition. Erwin McManus transition hypocrite humility The church must acclimate to a changing world, or she will destine herself to irrelevance or even extinction. ...One of those dramatic changes in our environment is the shift from words to images. To do church in a way that is entirely text driven is the kiss of death. Erwin McManus irrelevance kissing church The journey to freedom is paved by the substance of our character. Erwin McManus substance journey character It's not your freedom to choose that makes you free. It's what you choose in that freedom that makes you free. Erwin McManus your-freedom you-choose freedom-to-choose It’s a wonderful thing when you look inside your own heart and like what you see. Erwin McManus heart wonderful looks I am convinced most Americans - yes even white Americans - are committed to justice and equality for all people. I am convinced that most Americans are disgusted and even ashamed that Nazism is alive and well in this country that fought to defeat its evil ideology. Erwin McManus evil country people I think Christianity is the same as Buddhism and Hinduism - whenever a religion begins to say that these are the things you have to do to be loved by God, you have a religion. Erwin McManus buddhism christianity thinking When we lack integrity, we use power to control. When we lead with integrity, we use power to bless. Erwin McManus bless use integrity The Last Arrow transcends a moment or an issue. It is a call to move beyond self-indulgence to a life of sacrificial service. In The Last Arrow I address a broad spectrum of issues from the Syrian refugee crisis to the cultural epidemic of depression to the personal struggle of insignificance. The Last Arrow is a clarion call to make a difference in the world rather than a self-help book for personal self-improvement. Erwin McManus struggle book moving The Christian faith grew through story - not text. Only later did the stories become Scripture. While the Scripture must be held in the highest regard, we must not neglect the power of story. Erwin McManus scripture christian stories I refused to let go of what I had. Erwin McManus letting-go The Church is not segregated by region or cities. That's an antiquated view of the world. We are united with churches all over the world working toward common goals based on shared values. Mosaic is one of the most racially diverse churches on the planet. Our community and extended Church family is global and completely integrated. Erwin McManus community church goal When you begin to create the life of your dreams - or maybe better stated, when you begin to live the life that God dreams for you - you take responsibility to prepare for the future. Erwin McManus live-life responsibility dream