Quotemeal: Nov. 2nd, 2014

Sunday, November 2, 2014

"Our life is full of brokenness - broken relationships, broken promises, broken expectations. How can we live with that brokenness without becoming bitter and resentful except by returning again and again to God's faithful presence in our lives."
— Henri Nouwen

More Quotemeal

"The everlasting Father bless us with his blessing everlasting."
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"The stream of spontaneous acts of Godly kindness carries us to the sea of contentment and peace."
"Faith expects from God what is beyond all expectation."

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Illustration of Henri Nouwen — "Our life is full of brokenness - broken relationships, broken promises, broken expectations. How can we live with that brokenness without becoming bitter and resentful except by returning again and again to God's faithful presence in our lives."

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