Quotemeal: Jan. 16th, 2007

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

"I often wonder if my knowledge about God has not become my greatest stumbling block to my knowledge of God."
— Henri Nouwen

More Quotemeal

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Guarini
"A science which does not bring us nearer to God is worthless."
Simone Weil
"For God to explain a trial would be to destroy its purpose, calling forth simple faith and implicit obedience."

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Illustration of Henri Nouwen — "I often wonder if my knowledge about God has not become my greatest stumbling block to my knowledge of God."

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