Quotemeal: Mar. 21st, 2004

Sunday, March 21, 2004

"The test of a preacher is that his congregation goes away saying, not, "What a lovely sermon!" but, "I will do something!""
— Francis of Sales

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"God does not give us everything we want, but He does fulfill all His promises . . . leading us along the best and straightest paths to Himself."

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Illustration of Francis of Sales — "The test of a preacher is that his congregation goes away saying, not, "What a lovely sermon!" but, "I will do something!""

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Sunday, March 21, 2004

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