Quotemeal: Dec. 22nd, 2001

Saturday, December 22, 2001

"How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, his precepts! O! 'tis easier to keep holidays than commandments."
— Benjamin Franklin

More Quotemeal

"God is not interested in our spiritual life. He's interested in our life."
John Ortberg
"A sacred regard to the authority of God ought to lead us to reject an error, however old, sanctioned by whatever authority, or however generally practiced."
"We love the Lord, of course, but we often wonder what He finds in us."
Ed Howe
"Dear Lord, either quiet the waves or lift me above them; it's too late to learn to swim."
Mary Crowley

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Illustration of Benjamin Franklin — "How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, his precepts! O! 'tis easier to keep holidays than commandments."

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