Quotemeal: Dec. 20th, 1958

Saturday, December 20, 1958

"Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas."
— Calvin Coolidge

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"God still draws near to us in the ordinary, commonplace, everyday experiences and places... He comes in surprising ways."
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"There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind."
— C.S. Lewis —
"If I didn't have spiritual faith, I would be a pessimist. But I'm an optimist. I've read the last page in the Bible. It's all going to turn out all right."
— Billy Graham —

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Illustration of Calvin Coolidge — "Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Saturday, December 20, 1958

A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
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Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.