Quotemeal: Jan. 1st, 1958

Wednesday, January 1, 1958

"Time has no divisions to mark its passage, there is never a thunder-storm or blare of trumpets to announce the beginning of a new month or year. Even when a new century begins it is only we mortals who ring bells and fire off pistols."
— Thomas Mann

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"Humility is the Christian's greatest honor; the higher men climb, the farther they are from heaven."
— Burder —
"God doesn't just give us grace, He gives us Jesus, the Lord of grace."
— Joni Eareckson Tada —
"All the graces of a Christian spring from the death of self."
— Madame Guyon —
"I never knew how to worship until I knew how to love."
— Henry Ward Beecher —

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Illustration of Thomas Mann — "Time has no divisions to mark its passage, there is never a thunder-storm or blare of trumpets to announce the beginning of a new month or year. Even when a new century begins it is only we mortals who ring bells and fire off pistols."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Wednesday, January 1, 1958

What Jesus Did!
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'Greater Works!' (Jn. 14:12-14)
"[Jesus continued,] "I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to...."
Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'Your Messengers' (Ps. 104:1,)
"Let all that I am praise the Lord. O Lord my God, how great you are! ... The winds are your messengers, flames of fire are your servant."
Daily Wisdom
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
Philippians 1:27
"Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ."
Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'Abraham's Faith' (He. 11:8-19)
"Holy Father, in whom all faith is safe, I cannot imagine what it would be like to be asked to do what you asked Abraham to do. He was willing to..."

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

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