Quotemeal: Jan. 1st, 2014

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

"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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John Ruskin
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Holmes

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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, 2014

A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
"Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying."
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
"Jesus asked [the official with the sick son], "Will you never believe in me unless you see miraculous signs and wonders?""
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"So God's message continued to spread. The number of believers greatly increased in Jerusalem, and many of the Jewish priests were converted, too."
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
"For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit."

About This Devotional

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