Quotemeal: Dec. 9th, 2003

Tuesday, December 9, 2003

"Real encouragement occurs when words are spoken from a heart of love to another's recognized fear."
— Larry Crabb

More Quotemeal

"Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important."
C. S. Lewis
"If God is a reality, and the soul is a reality, and you are an immortal being, what are you doing with your Bible shut?"
"Do not desire crosses, unless you have borne well those laid on you; it is an abuse to long after martyrdom while unable to bear an insult patiently."
"Prayer wonderfully clears the vision; steadies the nerves; defines duty; stiffens the purpose; sweetens and strengthens the spirit."
S. D. Gordon

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Illustration of Larry Crabb — "Real encouragement occurs when words are spoken from a heart of love to another's recognized fear."

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