Quotemeal: Aug. 12th, 1959

Wednesday, August 12, 1959

"It is through dying to concern for self that we are born to new life with God and others; in such dying and rebirth, we find that life is lent to be spent; and in such spending of what we are lent, we find there is an infinite supply."
— Glenn Olds

More Quotemeal

"If our faith is not relevant to our daily life in the world and in the parish, then it is no use; and if we cannot be Christians in our work, in the..."
"I have no doubt that the world stands because of the prayers of Christians."
"To make the improving of our own character our central aim is hardly the highest kind of goodness. True goodness forgets itself and goes out to do the right..."
"Love consents to all and commands only those who consent. Love is abdication. God is abdication."
Simone Weil

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of Glenn Olds — "It is through dying to concern for self that we are born to new life with God and others; in such dying and rebirth, we find that life is lent to be spent; and in such spending of what we are lent, we find there is an infinite supply."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Wednesday, August 12, 1959

A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"[When Cornelius told Peter about his vision instructing him to send for Peter,] Peter replied, "I see very clearly that God shows no favoritism. In....."
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers."
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"The Greek word here rendered search signifies a strict, close, diligent, curious search, such as men make when they are seeking gold, or hunters when...."
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
"Praise the Lord; praise God our savior! For each day he carries us in his arms. Our God is a God who saves! The Sovereign Lord rescues us from death....."

About This Devotional

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