Quotemeal: Jul. 23rd, 2003

Wednesday, July 23, 2003

"Too many of us have a Christian vocabulary rather than a Christian experience. We think we are doing our duty when we're only talking about it."
— Charles F. Banning

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"God is in the hypocrite's mouth, but the world is in his heart."
Gurnall
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"There is nothing so healing in all the world as real presence. Our real presence can feed the ache for God in others."
"Prayer is an end to isolation. It is living our daily life with someone; with Him who alone can deliver us from solitude."

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Illustration

Illustration of Charles F. Banning — "Too many of us have a Christian vocabulary rather than a Christian experience. We think we are doing our duty when we're only talking about it."

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