Quotemeal: Jun. 1st, 1961

Thursday, June 1, 1961

"The turning point in our lives is when we stop seeking the God we want and start seeking the God who is."
— Patrick Morley

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"The Bible shows how the world progresses. It begins with a garden, but ends with a Holy City."
— Phillips Brooks —
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— Thomas à Kempis —
"Do not desire crosses, unless you have borne well those laid on you; it is an abuse to long after martyrdom while unable to bear an insult patiently."
— François de Sales —
"The deepest desire of our hearts is for union for God. God created us for union with himself. This is the original purpose of our lives."
— Brennan Manning —

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Illustration of Patrick Morley — "The turning point in our lives is when we stop seeking the God we want and start seeking the God who is."

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