Quotemeal: Apr. 16th, 1949

Saturday, April 16, 1949

"The world says, The more you take, the more you have. Christ says, the more you give, the more you are."
— Frederick Buechner

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Edwin Keith
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J. I. Packer
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Illustration of Frederick Buechner — "The world says, The more you take, the more you have. Christ says, the more you give, the more you are."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Saturday, April 16, 1949

The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"Whatever your especial need may be, you may readily find some promise in the Bible suited to it. Are you faint and feeble because your way is rough..."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"Sing praises to the Lord who reigns ... Tell the world about his unforgettable deeds. For he who avenges murder cares for the helpless. He does not..."
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
"Dear Father, O God of love! Let me possess love, for love never ends. I know that prophecy, tongues, and knowledge will pass away, for they are all....."
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf."

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