Quotemeal: Dec. 22nd, 1949

Thursday, December 22, 1949

"How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, his precepts! O! 'tis easier to keep holidays than commandments."
— Benjamin Franklin

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"God still draws near to us in the ordinary, commonplace, everyday experiences and places... He comes in surprising ways."
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"Funerals, divorces, illnesses, and stays in the hospital — you can't lie about life at such times. Maybe that's why he's always present at such moments."
Max Lucado
"Defend the Bible? I would just as soon defend a lion. Just turn the Bible loose. It will defend itself."

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Illustration of Benjamin Franklin — "How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, his precepts! O! 'tis easier to keep holidays than commandments."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, December 22, 1949

A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
"[John the Baptizer:] "I baptize you with water, but [Jesus] will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.""
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
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A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"I know the greatness of the Lord — that our Lord is greater than any other god."
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see."

About This Devotional

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