Quotemeal: Apr. 9th, 1942

Thursday, April 9, 1942

"Concepts create idols, only wonder grasps anything."
— Gregory of Nyssa

More Quotemeal

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
"God, who foresaw your tribulation, has specially formed you to go through it, not without pain but without stain."
C. S. Lewis
"Live in the world as if only God and your soul were in it; then your heart will never be made captive by any earthly thing."
"Prayer wonderfully clears the vision; steadies the nerves; defines duty; stiffens the purpose; sweetens and strengthens the spirit."
S. D. Gordon

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Illustration of Gregory of Nyssa — "Concepts create idols, only wonder grasps anything."

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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.