I'm interested in painting the most beautifully compelling pictures and images and metaphors and stories and explanations possible that will put Jesus in language for a world that desperately needs to hear it. Rob Bell beautifullycompeldesperately share on social
For many, 'desire' is a bad word, something we're supposed to 'give up for God.' That kind of thinking can be really destructive because it teaches people to deny their hearts, their true selves. Rob Bell baddenydesire Change image and share on social
My parents were both very intellectually honest, straightforward, and for them, faith meant that you were fully engaged. Rob Bell engagefaithfully Change image and share on social
What we believe about heaven and hell is incredibly important because it exposes what we believe about who God is and what God is like. Rob Bell exposegodheaven Change image and share on social
If there's any place where you would express your deepest doubts, it would be church. Rob Bell churchdeepdoubt Change image and share on social
I believe God gives people the right to say no, to resist, to refuse, to reject, to cling to their sins, to cling to their version of their story. Rob Bell clinggodpeople Change image and share on social
As a pastor, you get invited into the most poignant moments of people's lives. Whether it's a wedding or a funeral or a hospital visit, you get invited into the center of the event, whether or not you know the people. Rob Bell centereventfuneral share on social
The fundamental story arc of the Bible is God is passionate about rescuing this world, restoring it, renewing it. Rob Bell arcbiblefundamental Change image and share on social
I embrace the term 'evangelical,' if by that we mean a belief that we together can actually work for change in the world, caring for the environment, extending to the poor generosity and kindness, a hopeful outlook. That's a beautiful sort of thing. Rob Bell beautifulbeliefcare share on social
