Paul David TrippPeople struggling with life in a fallen world often want explanations when what they really need is imagination.
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Imagination is a powerful thing. It is a way in which we can take a seemingly dull, mundane thing and make it seem more interesting. I have a friend who is a chef. He loves to cook and he has a keen sense of smell so he can tell when something is burnt or not quite right. So when something doesn’t look right, he will often ask, “What would you be if you weren’t here?” That’s the power of imagination when it is used to help people see their world from a new perspective.
Source: Instruments In The Redeemers Hands: People In Need Of Change Helping People In Need Of Change
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