Quotemeal: Jan. 8th, 1956

Sunday, January 8, 1956

"You were planned for God's pleasure. ... God did not NEED to create you, but he CHOSE to create you for ... his benefit, his glory, his purpose, and his delight."
— Rick Warren

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"Invisible in His own nature [God] became visible in ours. Beyond our grasp, He chose to come within our grasp."
— Leo the Great —
"Christ sent me to preach the gospel and he will look after the results."
— Mary Slessor —
"Understanding is the reward of faith. Therefore seek not to understand that you may believe, but believe that you may understand."
— St. Augustine of Hippo —
"I don't see the big picture. I don't have a clue. But I know God does. I'm going to declare that, even if I don't feel it right now."
— Steven Curtis Chapman —

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Illustration of Rick Warren — "You were planned for God's pleasure. ... God did not NEED to create you, but he CHOSE to create you for ... his benefit, his glory, his purpose, and his delight."

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

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