Zatarains Fish Fry Quotes & Sayings

We live in a culture of reductionism. Or better, we are living in the aftermath of a culture of reductionism, and I believe we have reduced the complexity and diversity of the Scriptures to systematic theologies that insist on ideological conformity, even when such conformity flattens the diversity of the Scriptural witness. We have reduced our conception of gospel to four simple steps that short-circuit biblical narratives and notions of the kingdom of God on earth as it is in heaven in favor of a simplified means of entrance to heaven. Our preaching is often wed to our materialistic, consumerist cultural assumptions, and sermons are subsequently reduced to delivering messages that reinforce the worst of what American culture produces: self-centered end users who believe that God is a resource that helps an individual secure what amounts to an anemic and culturally bound understanding of the 'abundant life. — Tim Keel

Man is a complex being: he makes deserts bloom - and lakes die. — Gil Scott-Heron

The mission of Jesus was not to begin the Christian religion. His mandate was to reveal and redeem the image and likeness of God in human form. While — Francois Du Toit

Should have told you . . . betrayed . . . the Bile . . . — Garth Nix

If you have only a little ray of light, show out distinctly that you are for Him. — George Wigram

I look in the glass, And lo and behold, I see that the mirror Is getting quite old. — Lyla Blake Ward

Love is in air, love is in wind, love is in every soul hidden beneath. Wake up and show your love because love is all you need. — Santosh Kalwar

I'd never felt like this, like I wanted to climb into another person's skin. — Kody Keplinger

Well, I'm pressuring him into having a relationship with me, and I don't know how into it he is, and there are even worse problems than that, but apart from that, its okay."
"Anyone would be lucky to be emotionally blackmailed or physically forced into romance with you, friend," said Angela. "What a jerk. — Sarah Rees Brennan

I, too, often shrivel the grey shreds,Sniff them and think and sniff again and tryOnce more to think what it is I am remembering,Always in vain. I cannot like the scent,Yet I would rather give up others more sweet,With no meaning, than this bitter one. — Edward Thomas

And you will not hurt him anymore. Not one of you. Because I am his protector. His rear guard. I am his" -Tara Reese — Lucian Bane