Quotemeal: Jun. 11th, 2009

Thursday, June 11, 2009

"We Christians must simplify our lives or lose untold treasures on earth and in eternity. Modern civilization is so complex as to make the devotional life all but impossible. The need for solitude and quietness was never greater than it is today."
— A. W. Tozer

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Illustration of A. W. Tozer — "We Christians must simplify our lives or lose untold treasures on earth and in eternity. Modern civilization is so complex as to make the devotional life all but impossible. The need for solitude and quietness was never greater than it is today."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, June 11, 2009

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