relationships and community on Imperfection

Merciful God, if we are honest, we recognize that every fiber of our being is impacted by our imperfections and sins. Even our acts of obedience and faithfulness are overshadowed by our tendencies tow...

It is only imperfection that complains of what is imperfect. The more perfect we are, the more gentle and quiet we become toward the defects of others.

Hospitality is not inviting people to our perfect homes; it is inviting them to our imperfect hearts.

Those who have a strong sense of love and belonging have the courage to be imperfect.

We come to love not by finding a perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly.

When one has once fully entered the realm of Love, the world—no matter how imperfect—becomes rich and beautiful, it consists solely of opportunities for Love.