Quotemeal: Jul. 1st, 1959

Wednesday, July 1, 1959

"The purpose of religion — at any rate, the Christian religion — is not to get you into heaven, but to get heaven into you."
— Frederick Ward Kates

More Quotemeal

"God still draws near to us in the ordinary, commonplace, everyday experiences and places... He comes in surprising ways."
"God delights to increase the faith of his children. We ought, instead of wanting no trials before victory, no exercise for patience, to be willing to take them...."
"What is the Church if not the assembly of all the saints?"
— Nicetas —
"The first great gift we can bestow on others is a good example."

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Illustration of Frederick Ward Kates — "The purpose of religion — at any rate, the Christian religion — is not to get you into heaven, but to get heaven into you."

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A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.