Pavilions Swords Quotes & Sayings

The vigor and power and comfort of our spiritual life depends on our mortification of deeds of the flesh. — Richard Baxter

There is no New Testament basis for a linking of church and state until Christ, the King returns. The whole "Constantine mentality" from the fourth century up to our day was a mistake. Constantine, as the Roman Emperor, in 313 ended the persecution of Christians. Unfortunately, the support he gave to the church led by 381 to the enforcing of Christianity, by Theodosius I, as the official state religion. Making Christianity the official state religion opened the way for confusion up till our own day. There have been times of very good government when this interrelationship of church and state has been present. But through the centuries it has caused great confusion between loyalty to the state and loyalty to Christ, between patriotism and being a Christian.
We must not confuse the Kingdom of God with our country. To say it another way: "We should not wrap our Christianity in our national flag. — Francis A. Schaeffer

There are people who come into our lives as welcome as a cool breeze in summer- and last about as long. — Richard Paul Evans

If I were to have any sort of solid idea about which moments were God's manifestations, they would be those moments where one has practically nothing to do with what's going on. It's one of the best feelings in the world. — Anjelica Huston

When one has but a single idea he finds in it everything. — Victor Hugo

The fact is that Iran doesn't want to see the Taliban come back any more than do most Afghan citizens. — David Petraeus

The only thing missing is a pool." "It's on the roof," Evan blurted before I could say anything. "Really?!" Sara practically squealed with excitement. "No," Evan laughed teasingly. Sara shot him a look. "You're and asshole, Evan." This caused Jared to chuckle. — Rebecca Donovan