Quotemeal: Jan. 1st, 1950

Sunday, January 1, 1950

"Time has no divisions to mark its passage, there is never a thunder-storm or blare of trumpets to announce the beginning of a new month or year. Even when a new century begins it is only we mortals who ring bells and fire off pistols."
— Thomas Mann

More Quotemeal

"God is in the hypocrite's mouth, but the world is in his heart."
Gurnall
"I believe a very large majority of church-goers are merely unthinking, slumbering worshipers of an unknown God."
"There are... few stronger indications of ignorance of the power and evil of sin than the confident assertion of our ability to resist and subdue it."
"Small numbers make no difference to God. There is nothing small if God is in it."

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of Thomas Mann — "Time has no divisions to mark its passage, there is never a thunder-storm or blare of trumpets to announce the beginning of a new month or year. Even when a new century begins it is only we mortals who ring bells and fire off pistols."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Sunday, January 1, 1950

A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble."
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
"After the wedding [Jesus] went to Capernaum for a few days with his mother, his brothers, and his disciples."
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"These words express the desire of the believer after Christ, and his longing for present communion with him. Where doest thou feed thy flock? In thy....."
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"[Peter continued his sermon:] "Now [Jesus] is exalted to the place of highest honor in heaven, at God's right hand. And the Father, as he had..."

About This Devotional

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