Quotemeal: Jan. 1st, 1950

Sunday, January 1, 1950

"Time has no divisions to mark its passage, there is never a thunder-storm or blare of trumpets to announce the beginning of a new month or year. Even when a new century begins it is only we mortals who ring bells and fire off pistols."
— Thomas Mann

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Illustration of Thomas Mann — "Time has no divisions to mark its passage, there is never a thunder-storm or blare of trumpets to announce the beginning of a new month or year. Even when a new century begins it is only we mortals who ring bells and fire off pistols."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Sunday, January 1, 1950

Morning & Evening
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
Morning Thought: John 17:23
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Spiritual Warfare
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
'Watch Out for False Messiahs and Prophets'
"Then if anyone tells you, "Look, here is the Messiah," or "There he is," don’t believe it. For false messiahs and false prophets will rise up and..."
Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'Surrounded by Troubles' (Ps. 138:7-8)
"Though I am surrounded by troubles, you will protect me [O Lord] from the anger of my enemies. You reach out your hand, and the power of you right..."
What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'Faith to Follow' (Jn. 11:16)
"Thomas, nicknamed the Twin, said to his fellow disciples, "Let's go [to Judea], too — and die with Jesus.""

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