Quotemeal: Nov. 11th, 1961

Saturday, November 11, 1961

"God is always trying to give good things to us, but our hands are too full to receive them."
— St. Augustine of Hippo

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"Let's not drag God's standard of truth down to our level of performance."
— Morris Vendon —
"The great thing, and the only thing, is to adore and praise God."
— Thomas Merton —
"It is possible to be so active in the service of Christ as to forget to love him."
— P.T. Forsyth —
"The love we have in our youth is superficial compared to the love that an old man has for his old wife."
— Will Durant —

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Illustration of St. Augustine of Hippo — "God is always trying to give good things to us, but our hands are too full to receive them."

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God's Holy Fire
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'The Spirit Poured Down' (Is. 32:15)
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Praying with Paul
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'Christ in My Heart' (1 Co. 15:1-11)
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What Jesus Did!
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'Hungry?' (Jn. 6:35)
"Jesus replied, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.""
Daily Wisdom
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
Proverbs 10:27
"The fear of the Lord adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short."

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

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