Quotemeal: Oct. 12th, 1959

Monday, October 12, 1959

"The true test of civilization is not the census, nor the size of the cities, nor the crops — no, but the kind of man the country turns out."
— Ralph Waldo Emerson

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"Faith is not only a commitment to the promises of Christ; faith is also a commitment to the demands of Christ."
— William Barclay —
"God doesn't just give us grace, He gives us Jesus, the Lord of grace."
— Joni Eareckson Tada —
"God has a history of using the insignificant to accomplish the impossible."
— Richard Exley —
"Men can heal lust. Angels can heal malice. God alone can cure pride."
— John Climacus —

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Illustration of Ralph Waldo Emerson — "The true test of civilization is not the census, nor the size of the cities, nor the crops — no, but the kind of man the country turns out."

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Praying with Paul
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'A Workman Unashamed' (2 Ti. 2:14-21)
"Dear Father, firm foundation, Help me to avoid disputes about words, which does no good, but merely ruins the hearers. Help me do my best to present...."
God's Holy Fire
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'Complete!' (Jn. 19:30)
"After he took the wine, Jesus said, "It's done ... complete." Bowing his head, he offered up his spirit."

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

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