Quotemeal: Apr. 16th, 2017

Sunday, April 16, 2017

"The world says, The more you take, the more you have. Christ says, the more you give, the more you are."
— Frederick Buechner

More Quotemeal

"I will place no value on anything I have or may possess, except in relation to the kingdom of Christ."
"Do not desire crosses, unless you have borne well those laid on you; it is an abuse to long after martyrdom while unable to bear an insult patiently."
"Cure yourself of the condition of bothering about how you look to other people. Be concerned only . . . with the idea God has of you."
"You are valuable because you exist. Not because of what you do or what you have done, but simply because you are."
Max Lucado

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Illustration of Frederick Buechner — "The world says, The more you take, the more you have. Christ says, the more you give, the more you are."

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