Quotemeal: Aug. 30th, 1956

Thursday, August 30, 1956

"We take care of our possessions for our children. But of the children themselves we take no care at all. What an absurdity is this! Form the soul of thy son aright, and the rest will be added hereafter."
— John Chrysostom

More Quotemeal

"A life in thankfulness releases the glory of God."
"We should never attempt to bear more than one kind of trouble at once. Some people bear three kinds - all they have had, all they have now, and all they expect...."
"The historical facts around Christ's life are both outward and clear. Certainly the theological truths that define Jesus are sure. Yet the realities of faith..."
"God's promises are like the stars: the darker the night, the brighter they shine."

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of John Chrysostom — "We take care of our possessions for our children. But of the children themselves we take no care at all. What an absurdity is this! Form the soul of thy son aright, and the rest will be added hereafter."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, August 30, 1956

A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"Cornelius stared at [the angel] in terror. "What is it, sir?" he asked the angel. And the angel replied, "Your prayers and gifts to the poor have..."
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
"While Jesus was teaching in the Temple, he called out, "Yes, you know me, and you know where I come from. But I'm not here on my own. The one who sent..."
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord's love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children — with those who keep his....."
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
"For God so [greatly] loved and dearly prized the world, that He [even] gave His [One and] only begotten Son, so that whoever believes and trusts in..."

About This Devotional

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