Quotemeal: Dec. 29th, 1949

Thursday, December 29, 1949

"One must always maintain one's connection to the past and yet ceaselessly pull away from it."
— Gaston Bachelard

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"A man may study because his brain is hungry for knowledge, even Bible knowledge. But he prays because his soul is hungry for God."
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— John Chrysostom —
"We exist to spread a passion for the supremacy of God in all things for the joy of all peoples."
— John Piper —
"If your heart takes more pleasure in reading novels, or watching TV, or going to the movies, or talking to friends, rather than just sitting alone with God and...."
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Illustration of Gaston Bachelard — "One must always maintain one's connection to the past and yet ceaselessly pull away from it."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, December 29, 1949

Praying with Paul
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'Life through Christ' (1 Co. 15:21-23)
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What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'The Father's Will: Eternal Life!' (Jn. 6:40)
"[Jesus said,] "For it is my Father's will that all who see his Son and believe in him should have eternal life. I will raise them up at the last day.""
A Year with Jesus
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'Wait!'
"Dear Precious Follower, I know that waiting is hard for you. Regardless of your reason for having to wait, I know that waiting is hard. However,..."
Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'You Alone are Just' (Ps. 71:16)
"I will praise your mighty deeds, O Sovereign Lord. I will tell everyone that you alone are just."

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