Quotemeal: Feb. 19th, 1950

Sunday, February 19, 1950

"Dear Lord, either quiet the waves or lift me above them; it's too late to learn to swim."
— Mary Crowley

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Illustration of Mary Crowley — "Dear Lord, either quiet the waves or lift me above them; it's too late to learn to swim."

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Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'Mere Mortals?' (Ps. 8:5)
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God's Holy Fire
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
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Daily Wisdom
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
Matthew 5:10
"Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
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A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
Colossians 1:28
"We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we present everyone perfect in Christ."

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