Quotemeal: Jan. 21st, 2006

Saturday, January 21, 2006

"When life caves in, you do not need reasons — you need comfort. You do not need some answers — you need someone. And Jesus does not come to us with an explanation — He comes to us with His presence."
— Bob Benson

More Quotemeal

"The Glory of God, and, as our only means of glorifying Him, the salvation of human souls, is the real business of life."
— C. S. Lewis —
"Why do so many people have struggles when it comes to prayer? ... Men and women were originally created to desire communion with God. But the effects of sin..."
— Gordon McDonald —
"We can never hear the warning often enough. The tongue may be small, but oh so deadly when not under the sanctifying grace of God."
— Lin Pearson —
"If we get our information from the biblical material there is no doubt that the Christian life is a dancing, leaping, daring life."
— Eugene Peterson —

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of Bob Benson — "When life caves in, you do not need reasons — you need comfort. You do not need some answers — you need someone. And Jesus does not come to us with an explanation — He comes to us with His presence."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Saturday, January 21, 2006

Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'Submission' (Ep. 5:21-6:9)
"Dear Father, Help all of us who reverence Christ to be submissive to each other, even as he submitted himself to the people about him so that he..."
What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'Keep Your Faith to the End!' (Mt. 24:9-14)
"[Talking to his disciples about coming conflicts and disasters, Jesus continued:] "Then you will be arrested, persecuted, and killed. You will be..."
Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'Sing it Out!' (Ps. 107:22)
"Tell the world [all the wonderful things God has done to save and bless you] — sing it out!"
Today's Verse
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
Romans 14:8
"If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord."

About This Devotional

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

More Quotemeal