Quotemeal: Jul. 23rd, 2011

Saturday, July 23, 2011

"Too many of us have a Christian vocabulary rather than a Christian experience. We think we are doing our duty when we're only talking about it."
— Charles F. Banning

More Quotemeal

"Through a tree we were made debtors to God; so through a tree we have our debt canceled."
— Irenaeus —
"I have read Plato and Cicero sayings that are very wise and beautiful; but I never read in either of them: 'Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden...."
— St. Augustine of Hippo —
"Hindsight is always twenty-twenty."
— Billy Wilder —
"Who but the same God Who stands in the darker, fouler rooms of our hearts and says, 'Yes, let the God of Heaven and Earth be born here — in THIS place.'"
— Leslie Leyland Fields —

Comments

Archived Facebook Comments

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Saturday, July 23, 2011

What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'Undivided!' (Lk. 11:17-18)
"[When some people accused Jesus of casting out a demon by the power of Satan, Jesus] knew their thoughts, so he said, "Any kingdom divided by civil..."
Today's Verse
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
1 Timothy 4:14
"Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you."
Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'My Shelter' (Ps. 73:28)
"As for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do."
Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'Coming Reunion' (1 Th. 4:13-15)
"Dear Father, comforter of the bereaved, On the death of our dear loved ones in Christ, may we comfort one another with thoughts of a glorious..."

Illustration

Illustration of Charles F. Banning — "Too many of us have a Christian vocabulary rather than a Christian experience. We think we are doing our duty when we're only talking about it."

About This Devotional

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

More Quotemeal