Larry Christenson Quotes & Sayings

Happy is the child who happens in upon his parents from time to time to see him on his knees, or going aside regularly, to keep times with the Lord. — Larry Christenson

In Luke ... receiving the Holy Spirit is the way that those who already believe in Christ are empowered to serve Him ... It's more important to focus on how one lives the Spirit-filled life than on a rigid formula for receiving it ... Receiving the Spirit in the Lucan sense is not a one-time event, but an ongoing way of life. — Larry Christenson

It is unreasonable [for a father] to expect moral success with [his] children without submitting to the laws of morality. — Larry Christenson

The Holy Spirit is a master craftsman in fashioning us after the likeness of Christ. He uses many different methods, many tools. Trouble is one of His tools, a precious tool. As you look at the pattern of your own life, and you see trouble staring you in the face, consider that God has sent it for a very special purpose: to expose your weakness so that you can learn to draw on the strength of Christ. — Larry Christenson