Quotemeal: Oct. 14th, 2004

Thursday, October 14, 2004

"The essence of chastity is not the suppression of lust, but the total orientation of one's life towards a goal."
— Dietrich Bonhoeffer

More Quotemeal

"I more fear what is within me than what comes from without."
"The serene beauty of a holy life is the most powerful influence in the world next to the power of God."
"What is the Church if not the assembly of all the saints?"
— Nicetas —
"God doesn't always smooth the path, but sometimes he puts springs in the wagon."

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of Dietrich Bonhoeffer — "The essence of chastity is not the suppression of lust, but the total orientation of one's life towards a goal."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, October 14, 2004

The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"There are times when all the promises and doctrines of the Bible are of no avail, unless a gracious hand shall apply them to us. We are thirsty, but....."
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
"After saying all these things, Jesus looked up to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son so he can give glory back to you. For...."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"I look up to the mountains; does my strength come from mountains? No, my strength comes from GOD, who made heaven, and earth, and mountains."
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
"But this will be your opportunity to tell them about me. So don’t worry in advance about how to answer the charges against you, for I will give you..."

About This Devotional

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