Quotemeal: Apr. 12th, 2006

Wednesday, April 12, 2006

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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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"The repetition of small efforts will accomplish more than the occasional use of great talents."
"An undivided heart, which worships God alone and trusts him as it should, is raised above all anxiety for earthly wants."
J. C. Geikie
"As in our daily walk we come nearer towards heaven, He will open to us more of heaven."
"The stream of spontaneous acts of Godly kindness carries us to the sea of contentment and peace."

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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.