David W Augsburger quotes

Ontologically, chocolate raises profoundly disturbing questions: Does not chocolate offer natural revelation of the goodness of the Creator just as chilies disclose a divine sense of humor? Is the human born with an innate longing for chocolate? Does the notion of chocolate preclude the concept of free will? (David W Augsburger)

A group is as healthy as its 'social contract' is clear; a congregation as faithful as its covenant is mutually understood; a pastor as effective as the pastor's and people's commitment to trust and integrity is honored, guarded, and fulfilled.

David W Augsburger

Theologically, the creation of chocolate demonstrates both the unity and the diversity of humanity. Wherever you taste it, in every country of the world, it is immediately recognizable. Other things, in every cuisine, are just food, but chocolate is chocolate.

David W Augsburger

If chocolate is a foretaste of heaven, what does it mean that chocolate is freely available to all?

David W Augsburger

Individualism. Narcissism. Value-free choices. These are all key elements in the decline of the practice of mutual accountability in Western churches, among clergy and laity alike.

David W Augsburger

Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person they are almost indistinguishable.

David W Augsburger

The book of the Psalms, which is the primary devotional literature of the whole Bible, is full of complaints.

David W Augsburger

David W Augsburger

Occupation: American Author
Born: August 14, 1938
Quotes count: 7

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