Set Ablaze by Love
What the world longs for from the Christian religion is the witness of men and women daring enough to be different, humble enough to make mistakes, wild enough to be burned in the fire of love, real enough to make others see how unreal they are. Jesus, son of the living God, anoint us with fire this day.
Let your Word not shine in our hearts, but let it burn. Let there be no division, compromise, or holding back. Separate the mystics from the romantics, and goad us to that dare-devil leap into the abyss of your love.
—Brennan Manning, Reflections for Ragamuffins
What if the world isn’t looking for perfect Christians—but real ones? Brennan Manning’s words challenge us to move beyond surface-level belief and step boldly into the fire of God’s love. The world doesn’t need more polished performances or religious appearances—it longs for people brave enough to be transformed, humble enough to fail, and wild enough to love without fear.
Jesus doesn’t call us to a life of comfort or compromise. He calls us to burn—not with rage or self-righteousness, but with a love so intense that it exposes the world’s emptiness and awakens its hope. May we be anointed with that kind of fire today—not just to be warmed, but to be consumed, refined, and made real. Let your faith burn bright enough that others can find their way home by its light. —DH
—David Hoskins, Founder & Care Guide, Sanctuary Clinics