Quotemeal: Apr. 16th, 2006

Sunday, April 16, 2006

"God gives us just enough to seek him, and never enough to fully find Him. To do more would inhibit our freedom, and our freedom is very dear to God."
— Ron Hansen

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— Daniel Defoe —
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— George Eliot —
"The deepest desire of our hearts is for union for God. God created us for union with himself. This is the original purpose of our lives."

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Illustration of Ron Hansen — "God gives us just enough to seek him, and never enough to fully find Him.  To do more would inhibit our freedom, and our freedom is very dear to God."

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