Quotemeal: Dec. 22nd, 1947

Monday, December 22, 1947

"All effective fathers learn the importance of a wise and flexible response to their children's calls for attention. No busy signals here. No "hold" button."
— Gordon McDonald

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"The test of a preacher is that his congregation goes away saying, not, "What a lovely sermon!" but, "I will do something!""
"God does not ask your ability or your inability. He asks only your availability."
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Illustration of Gordon McDonald — "All effective fathers learn the importance of a wise and flexible response to their children's calls for attention. No busy signals here. No "hold" button."

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