Quotemeal: Nov. 2nd, 2006

Thursday, November 2, 2006

"Our life is full of brokenness - broken relationships, broken promises, broken expectations. How can we live with that brokenness without becoming bitter and resentful except by returning again and again to God's faithful presence in our lives."
— Henri Nouwen

More Quotemeal

"No God, no peace. Know God, know peace."
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Mary Prince
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"If I am not [in a state of grace], God bring me there; if I am, God keep me there!"
Joan of Arc

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Illustration of Henri Nouwen — "Our life is full of brokenness - broken relationships, broken promises, broken expectations. How can we live with that brokenness without becoming bitter and resentful except by returning again and again to God's faithful presence in our lives."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, November 2, 2006

A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"O Lord, I have come to you for protection; don't let me be disgraced. Save me, for you do what is right. Turn your ear to listen to me; rescue me..."
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"We are very apt to regard the apostolic saints as if they were "saints" in a more especial manner than the other children of God. All are "saints"..."
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"About that time King Herod Agrippa began to persecute some believers in the church."

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