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

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"Those who keep speaking about the sun while walking under a cloudy sky are messengers of hope, the true saints of our day."
— Henri Nouwen —
"Our old history ends with the cross; our new history begins with the resurrection."
— Watchman Nee —
"A Christian cannot help being free, because in the pursuit and attainment of his object, no one can either hinder or retard him."
— Lyof N. Tolstoy —
"I longed to be a flame of fire continually glowing in the divine service and building up of Christ's kingdom to my last and dying breath."
— David Brainerd —

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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

What Jesus Did!
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Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'The Angels Worship You' (Ne. 9:6)
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Morning & Evening
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
Evening Thought: Matthew 15:23
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Daily Wisdom
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
Psalm 118:8
"It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man."

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

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