Quotemeal: Aug. 16th, 2004

Monday, August 16, 2004

"If any man should ask me what is the first, second, and third part of being a Christian, I must answer "Action!""
— Thomas Brooks

More Quotemeal

"If a friend is in trouble, don't annoy him by asking if there is anything you can do. Think up something appropriate and do it."
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John Calvin
"The Word is stronger than all the evils in the soul. The Word is the healing power who dwells in him."
Origen
"Wise men are not always silent, but they know when to be."

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Illustration of Thomas Brooks — "If any man should ask me what is the first, second, and third part of being a Christian, I must answer "Action!""

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