Quotes from Erwin McManus

Sin creates the illusion of freedom. In the end it fools us into seeking freedom from God rather than finding freedom in God.

I guess when I really think about it, God's voice sounds a lot like my voice.

All the evidence you need to prove God is waiting within you to be discovered.

The world doesn't need more great leaders, it needs more great people who lead.

I am convinced the Church is the greatest hope for humanity and for creating a new world where everyone is valued and embraced regardless of differences.

The epicenter of creativity and imagination should be the Church, reflecting the character and glory of God.

Courage is not the absence of fear; it is the absence of self.

The reality is that every human being is placed on this planet, and one of the things that drives humans is their need for meaning, and if you can make every job meaningful, then you will guarantee that every job will be done to its highest level of excellence.

When we lack integrity, we use power to control. When we lead with integrity, we use power to bless.

The Christian faith grew through story - not text. Only later did the stories become Scripture. While the Scripture must be held in the highest regard, we must not neglect the power of story.

Jesus did not have a value for prayer for prayer's sake. He had a value for the intimate communion between God and man.

Home is ultimately not about a place to live but about the people with whom you are most fully alive. Home is about love, relationship, community, and belonging, and we are all searching for home.