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

More Quotemeal

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"The sweetest of all sounds is praise."
Xenophon
"It is impossible for a man to be a Christian without having Christ; and if he has Christ he has at the same time all that is in Christ."
"A God who let us prove his existence would be an idol."

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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

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A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"I will exalt you, Lord, for you rescued me. You refused to let my enemies triumph over me."
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
"Then Jesus told [the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well], "I AM the Messiah!""
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
"The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from your commandments. Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight."

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