2 great men have graduated- passed on to the other side in the last couple of weeks..
Dallas Willard, professor, national speaker, author of Divine Conspiracy, Renovation of the Heart and several other books was one.
Dallas was a peacemaker. Working to inspire changed lives by the power of Christ and an abiding sense of knowing that He truly loves us and is committed to working in us more of that Love.
Here is one of (many) of my favorite quotes from him,
" 'Do not be afraid little flock for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the Kingdom.' Luke 12:32 It is the love of God, admiration and confidence in His greatness and goodness and the regular experience of His care that free us from the burden of 'looking out for ourselves."
from Renovation of the Heart.
Of the other great man, John Butler, I have no quotes, although others might. His greatness was carried out in quiet, gentle ways. His gentle chuckle had the power to chase away worry and make mountains into molehills. His easy responses put out fires of contention- bringing joy and building bridges where there could have been war and division.
It seemed that he lived Dallas's quote, for he truly seemed to know that God loved him and took care of him, and from that flowed a love and care for others that is the true hallmark of Christianity.
John was a peacemaker. Like the wine he made and freely gave away, he gave of the richness of a well fermented life!
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. " Matthew 5:10
Dallas Willard, professor, national speaker, author of Divine Conspiracy, Renovation of the Heart and several other books was one.
Dallas was a peacemaker. Working to inspire changed lives by the power of Christ and an abiding sense of knowing that He truly loves us and is committed to working in us more of that Love.
Here is one of (many) of my favorite quotes from him,
" 'Do not be afraid little flock for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the Kingdom.' Luke 12:32 It is the love of God, admiration and confidence in His greatness and goodness and the regular experience of His care that free us from the burden of 'looking out for ourselves."
from Renovation of the Heart.
Of the other great man, John Butler, I have no quotes, although others might. His greatness was carried out in quiet, gentle ways. His gentle chuckle had the power to chase away worry and make mountains into molehills. His easy responses put out fires of contention- bringing joy and building bridges where there could have been war and division.
It seemed that he lived Dallas's quote, for he truly seemed to know that God loved him and took care of him, and from that flowed a love and care for others that is the true hallmark of Christianity.
John was a peacemaker. Like the wine he made and freely gave away, he gave of the richness of a well fermented life!
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. " Matthew 5:10
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