Quotemeal: Aug. 7th, 2015

Friday, August 7, 2015

"Living for others, commitment to God's redeeming purposes, is a means of grace. We give because of our faith, and it deepens as we give. If we permit ourselves and our people to give casually, we are really teaching contempt."
— Richard S. Emrich

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Illustration of Richard S. Emrich — "Living for others, commitment to God's redeeming purposes, is a means of grace. We give because of our faith, and it deepens as we give. If we permit ourselves and our people to give casually, we are really teaching contempt."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Friday, August 7, 2015

A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"So rejoice in the Lord and be glad, all you who obey him! Shout for joy, all you whose hearts are pure!"
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
"[Talking to his disciples about coming conflicts and disasters, Jesus continued:] "The day is coming when you will see what Daniel the prophet spoke....."
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"If we have received Christ himself in our inmost hearts, our new life will manifest its intimate acquaintance with him by a walk of faith in him...."
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
"Dear Father, Help me to be the good husband that you want me to be. Help me to love my wife even as Christ loves his church, being willing to give..."

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