Quotemeal: Jul. 8th, 2002

Monday, July 8, 2002

"The church exists by mission, as fire exists by burning."
— Emil Brunner

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Illustration of Emil Brunner — "The church exists by mission, as fire exists by burning."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Monday, July 8, 2002

Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'Christ in My Heart' (1 Co. 15:1-11)
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Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'Hoping for Help' (Ps. 71:14)
"I will keep on hoping for your help; I will praise you more and more."
Spiritual Warfare
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
'The Truth about Love' (1 Co. 13:4-5)
"Love is patient. Love is kind. Love isn't jealous. It doesn't sing its own praises. It isn't arrogant. It isn't rude. It doesn't think about itself......"
God's Holy Fire
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
'The Spirit Poured Down' (Is. 32:15)
"Yes, weep and grieve until the Spirit is poured down on us from above and the badlands desert grows crops and the fertile fields become forests."

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