Quotemeal: Nov. 5th, 1953

Thursday, November 5, 1953

"The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it."
— William James

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"Oh Lord, become the master of our passions, and the creator of our desires."
— R. Marklund —
"If I was a nightingale I would sing like a nightingale; if a swan, like a swan. But since I am a rational creature my role is to praise God."
— Epictetus —
"There remains for us only the very narrow way, often extremely difficult to find, of living every day as though it were our last, and yet living in faith and..."
— Dietrich Bonhoeffer —
"It is the acknowledgment of our humanity and our frailness that places us in a position to have a personal encounter with the living God."
— Os Hillman —

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Illustration of William James — "The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it."

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Daily Wisdom
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1 John 2:6
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What Jesus Did!
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'True Disciples' (Jn. 15:8)
"[Jesus continued,] "When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father.""
Today's Verse
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Isaiah 26:4
"Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, theLORD is the Rock Eternal."
Passion for Praise
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'The Joy of the Lord!'
"And Nehemiah continued, "Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared....."

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

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