Sentences with phrase «outward expressions»

It encourages students to reflect on the idea of «outward expressions of inward grace» through a range of activities.

In the most pronounced cases, belief is lost in the very existence of God and / or validity of religion, rendering the individual an atheist, even if they bravely continue with the outward expressions of faith.

The outward expressions may be different, but the Church stands for the common humanity across the lines that divide people.

If we go through all the outward expressions of the Christmas season and yet fail to focus on its center, Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world, we'll miss Christmas as surely as the scribes and the chief priests.

Many outward expressions are suitable, the appropriate one in any given case depending on personality type and on the person's social and cultural situation.

I merely observe that most of us slip easily into a loose godlessness — however well hidden it is beneath religious language and the outward expressions of piety - unless we are kept in a state of spiritual tension by life's disconcerting experiences.

Christianity is about a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, but doesn't necessarily have outward expressions (though, admittedly, it should — such as good works, kindness, meekness, gentleness, but unfortunately, many do not display these as well as they should).

Allow your employees to turn «have to» into «want to,» because that transforms a job into something much more meaningful: an outward expression of each person's unique skills, talents, and experiences.

They allow employees to turn «yours» into «ours,» transforming work into an outward expression of each person's unique skills, talents, and experiences.

Author of Look the Part to Get the Role, an insider's view of how celebrities package and promote themselves, Mitchell considers visual branding a «holistic, intelligently packaged, outward expression of your authentic self.»

«Planning for my own end of life doesn't benefit me, it benefits others... It is an outward expression of love to your loved ones to plan and prepare.

Sexual intercourse is an outward expression of the exclusive love between spouses.

In essence, faithful members of the Mormon faith, or the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter - day Saints, wear the garment as an outward expression of an inner commitment to follow the Lord, Jesus Christ.

Then it becomes obvious that the attention is not to be turned to the contemporary mythology in terms of which the real meaning in Jesus» teaching finds its outward expression.

None of which mean what «gay» means, or rather meant, which he defines as «the light - hearted outward expression of a solemn inward sense of the rightness of things.»

Hence arose the distinction between the outward expression of the law and its inward significance, and with it the distinction between the study of jurisprudence on the one hand and Sufism on the other.

These are the outward expression of just that deep lack of which they are poignantly, if not always vividly, conscious.

But my baptism was the outward expression of a deep and authentic inner conviction.

Beyond his exploits at the University of Florida and more recently in the NFL with the Denver Broncos, nowadays Tebow is known as much for his outward expression of faith as for his football.

Therefore, exclusive sexual fidelity is, it seems to me anyway, simply the outward expression of that total self - gift spouses make to each other.

For them, unity constituted the principal characteristic of the church of Christ, while mission was the outward expression of the task that Christ Himself delegated to it.46 The Metropolitan James of Melita, (the representative of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in the World Council of Churches), told the Assembly that the Orthodox church gives preponderance to unity, for it believes that unity in faith, aim and scope should form the substance for any missionary activity.

10 — # 8 - 9 result in the existence and demonstration (outward expression) of the fruit of the Spirit and true communion with God, (fulfilling # 2).

James knew of certain Christians who believed that «faith without works» is salutary (James 2:14), a view which conforms in outward expression to the traditional Pauline formulation (see, e.g., Romans 3:28 and Galatians 2:15 - 16; and compare the post-Pauline formulations in Acts 15:11 and Ephesians 2:8 - 9).

Whether you believe in Ecclesia's outward expression of love and thanks, just try not to hate so much.

Any of these names makes sense in terms of the church's emphasis on the «fire» of God's presence and baptism in the Holy Spirit, a fire that is burning away the dead underbrush of cultural Catholicism; on the outward expression of this personal experience, especially glossolalia; and on the inner work of sanctification, which preachers describe as the process of being conformed to Christ or Christ being formed within us.

Observance and outward expression is purely the individual's preference.

The viscus enters into action; it acts upon them, and soon it emits [renvoie] them metamorphosed into ideas, to which the language of physiognomy or gesture, or the signs of speech and writing, give an outward expression.

Simplifying possessions was an outward expression of my commitment to follow Jesus with simple obedience.

* Ask for individual petitions both silent and aloud * Invite outward expression i.e. Red of Pentecost, work clothes for labor day.

They want to please us and present some outward expression of their love for us.

Professionals who work with teens describe troubling teen behavior as acting out, meaning this behavior is the outward expression of underlying issues that need attention.

In an outward expression, lets show the world we are all bleeding blue.»

Laughter is the biological reaction of humans to moments or occasions of humor: an outward expression of amusement.

The gene tells a history of a population much better than the phenotype [the gene's outward expression] does.

I deal with it in a way that turns it from a dark and hidden secret to an outward expression of longing; and onto inspiration for action!

For many women this is a time of new ideas and outward expression, especially leading up to ovulation.

And is this earlier skin aging an outward expression of what is potentially happening internally?

The blue color that is used to represent it is mostly a vibrant, turquoise blue and the reason behind this is that a Chakra related to communication and outward expression requires an imposing color.

Your mindset is just as important as your outward expression.

Even if the sensation and outward expression of energy isn't as obvious as it is with a go - go - go workout, the results are exponentially better.

After all, they say that style is an outward expression of your yourself.

Realizing that «I Love You» is an outward expression for proposal.

Set in the rural West, the film features an impressive cast that includes Laura Dern, Michelle Williams, Kristen Stewart, and newcomer Lily Gladstone, all complex and resilient characters, yet individuals who resist any outward expression of their inner feelings.

There is a constant self - to - group transaction based on both affection (inward expression) and image (outward expression).

Now, in writing, she has found an outward expression for her passion for the themes of philosophy, mythology, and ancient esoteric traditions that she weaves into her writing, and she loves working with the magic of words and language.

While punishment may limit the outward expression of behaviors, it does not treat the underlying cause and typically increases a pet's anxiety long - term.

Great art is the outward expression of an inner life of the artist, and this innerlife will result in his personal vision of the world.»

Fears now creep up and the outward expression of fear is often anger.

That therapist can observe and assess facial expressions, body posturing, and even rate and tone of speech to address whether the internal intention matches the outward expression.

Although I structure my work day around my children's waking hours, there are still a lot of emotions and their outward expression, feelings, that happen everyday.