Carl F. H. Henry: Secret of abundant living

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I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13

The whole secret of abundant living can be summed up in this one sentence: “Not your responsibility but your response to God’s ability.”

Carl F. H. Henry (1913-2003) evangelical theologian in The Westminster Collection of Christian Quotations, ed. Martin H. Manser (Louisville: WJKP, 2001) 318

In continuing the exploration of generosity from God’s perspective after Easter: we must give our best, do it with love, and today we learn that we must rely on His strength and ability.

Henry was a thoughtful voice in the EFCA movement in the last century. Jenni and I had a great dinner last night with EFCA president, Kevin Kompelien and his wife, and Jay and Julie Ottoson.

Good fellowship with two couples who, along with us, are learning to grasp the secret to abundant living.