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

More Quotemeal

"If the blind put their hand in God's they find their way more surely than those who see but have not faith or purpose."
Helen Keller
"Hope, like faith, is nothing if it is not courageous; it is nothing if it is not ridiculous."
"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."
"What you do every day should contribute to giving your life meaning. If it doesn't, why are you doing it?"

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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.