Quotemeal: Apr. 20th, 2011

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

"The joyful news that He is risen does not change the contemporary world. Still before us lie work, discipline, sacrifice. But the fact of Easter gives us the spiritual power to do the work, accept the discipline, and make the sacrifice."
— Henry Knox Sherrill

More Quotemeal

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"People talk about special providences. I believe in the providences, but not in the speciality. I do not believe that God lets the thread of my affairs go for....."
"The essence of temptation is the invitation to live independently of God."

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Illustration of Henry Knox Sherrill — "The joyful news that He is risen does not change the contemporary world. Still before us lie work, discipline, sacrifice. But the fact of Easter gives us the spiritual power to do the work, accept the discipline, and make the sacrifice."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Wednesday, April 20, 2011

A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"The fear of the Lord adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"I will keep on hoping for your help; I will praise you more and more."
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will..."
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
"Yes, weep and grieve until the Spirit is poured down on us from above and the badlands desert grows crops and the fertile fields become forests."

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