Teaching that impacts is not head to head, but heart to heart.
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That's the way to come to the Word of God. Read it as though it were His love letter to you.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of approaching scripture with love and personal connection.
Howard G. Hendricks conveys the idea that reading the Word of God should be an intimate and heartfelt experience, similar to receiving a love letter. This perspective encourages readers to engage with the text deeply and personally, fostering a stronger spiritual connection and understanding.
Themes
Love LetterWord Of GodSpiritualFaithIntimacy
In practice
Example use cases
In a church sermon on the importance of scripture, this quote can remind congregants to approach the Bible with love.
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