Quotemeal: Mar. 28th, 1946

Thursday, March 28, 1946

"We are no more responsible for the evil thoughts that pass through our minds than a scarecrow for the birds which fly over the seedplot he has to guard. The sole responsibility in each case is to prevent them from settling."
— John Churtom Collins

More Quotemeal

"Those who keep speaking about the sun while walking under a cloudy sky are messengers of hope, the true saints of our day."
Henri Nouwen
"If any man should ask me what is the first, second, and third part of being a Christian, I must answer "Action!""
"God is not disillusioned with us. He never had any illusions to begin with."
Luis Palau
"I only know this, that if He had not sought me out, I would never have come to Him."

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Illustration of John Churtom Collins — "We are no more responsible for the evil thoughts that pass through our minds than a scarecrow for the birds which fly over the seedplot he has to guard. The sole responsibility in each case is to prevent them from settling."

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