Quotemeal: Dec. 31st, 1956

Monday, December 31, 1956

"Man, made in the image of God, has a purpose - to be in relationship to God, who is there. Man forgets his purpose and thus he forgets who he is and what life means."
— Francis Schaeffer

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Illustration of Francis Schaeffer — "Man, made in the image of God, has a purpose - to be in relationship to God, who is there. Man forgets his purpose and thus he forgets who he is and what life means."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Monday, December 31, 1956

A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"I will praise the Lord, and may everyone on earth bless his holy name forever and ever."
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
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"In Christ we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace."
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.