Quotemeal: Oct. 1st, 2011

Saturday, October 1, 2011

"Pride is the utter poverty of soul disguised as riches, imaginary light where in fact there is darkness."
— John Climacus

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Max Lucado
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Illustration of John Climacus — "Pride is the utter poverty of soul disguised as riches, imaginary light where in fact there is darkness."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Saturday, October 1, 2011

A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
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The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
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A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
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A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done marvelous things, things planned long ago."

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