Quotemeal: Apr. 16th, 2009

Thursday, April 16, 2009

"The world says, The more you take, the more you have. Christ says, the more you give, the more you are."
— Frederick Buechner

More Quotemeal

"Our Father dwells in tents as well as in temples, but His favorite abiding-place is in the hearts of mankind."
— J. Fred Jones —
"To ease another's heartache is to forget one's own."
— Abraham Lincoln —
"Other sins find their vent in the accomplishment of evil deeds, whereas pride lies in wait for good deeds, to destroy them."
— St. Augustine of Hippo —
"It is easy to want things from the Lord and yet not want the Lord Himself, as though the gift could ever be preferable to the Giver."
— St. Augustine of Hippo —

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of Frederick Buechner — "The world says, The more you take, the more you have. Christ says, the more you give, the more you are."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, April 16, 2009

What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'A Seed until the Resurrection!' (Jn. 12:14-16)
"[As the crowd with palm branches was praising Jesus, he] found a young donkey and rode on it, fulfilling the prophecy that said: "Don't be afraid,....."
Today's Verse
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
Psalm 116:1-2
"I love the LORD. He heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live."
God's Holy Fire
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
'Special Delivery!' (Jn. 16:12-14)
"[Jesus said,] "I still have many things to tell you, but you can't handle them now. But when the Friend comes, the Spirit of the Truth, he will take you by the...."
Unstoppable!
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
'What Must I Do?' (Acts 16:22-30)
"A mob quickly formed against Paul and Silas [when the master incited the city since Paul cast the profit-making demon out of his slave girl], and the..."

About This Devotional

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

More Quotemeal