Quotemeal: Nov. 2nd, 2026

Monday, November 2, 2026

"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

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"And what greater calamity can fall upon a nation than the loss of worship."
— Ralph Waldo Emerson —
"Nobody can fight properly and boldly for the faith if he clings to a fear of being stripped of earthly possessions."
— Peter Damian —
"God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him."
— John Piper —
"The deepest desire of our hearts is for union for God. God created us for union with himself. This is the original purpose of our lives."
— Brennan Manning —

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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.

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