Quotemeal: Apr. 12th, 2014

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Blessed Christmas!

Our prayer is that the presence of Jesus be with you and fill you with hope, peace, and love!

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"When we get our spiritual house in order, we'll be dead. This goes on. You arrive at enough certainty to be able to make your way, but it is making it in darkness. Don't expect faith to clear things up for you. It is trust, not certainty."
— Flannery O'Connor

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Illustration of Flannery O'Connor — "When we get our spiritual house in order, we'll be dead.  This goes on.  You arrive at enough certainty to be able to make your way, but it is making it in darkness.  Don't expect faith to clear things up for you.  It is trust, not certainty."

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