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Faith is an act of a finite being who is grasped by, and turned to

Faith is an act of a finite being who is grasped by, and turned to, the infinite. – Paul Tillich

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Faith consists in being vitally concerned with that ultimate reality to which I give the symbolical name of God. Whoever reflects earnestly on the meaning of life is on the verge of an act of faith. – Paul Tillich

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Mans ultimate concern must be expressed symbolically, because symbolic language alone is able to express the ultimate. – Paul Tillich

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I come now to tell you for what I am brought here to die, and to give you an account of my faith, which I shall do as in the sight of the living God before whom I am shortly to stand. – Donald Cargill

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I met the president when he was president-elect at a meeting in Austin. He spoke of his faith. He spoke of his desire for a compassionate conservatism, for a faith-based initiative that would do something for poor people. – Jim Wallis

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Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Dont lose faith. – Steve Jobs

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If faith is your motivation, share that. – Tim Kaine

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You will know that forgiveness has begun when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish them well. – Lewis B. Smedes

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But in its final creation it was not the part of the Fathers power to fail as though exhausted. It was not the part of His wisdom to waver in a needful matter through poverty of counsel. – Giovanni Pico della Mirandola

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