Quotemeal: Jan. 1st, 2026

Thursday, January 1, 2026

"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

More Quotemeal

"Jesus is the yes to every promise of God."
"The perfect church service would be one we were almost unaware of; our attention would have been on God."
C. S. Lewis
"Thou who hast given so much to me, give me one more thing - a grateful heart!"
"No one is safe by his own strength, but he is safe by the grace and mercy of God."
St. Cyprian

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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."

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About This Devotional

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