Quotemeal: Feb. 22nd, 2010

Monday, February 22, 2010

"God has wisely kept us in the dark concerning future events and reserved for himself the knowledge of them, that he may train us up in a dependence upon himself and a continued readiness for every event."
— Matthew Henry

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"God still draws near to us in the ordinary, commonplace, everyday experiences and places... He comes in surprising ways."
"Culture of intellect, without religion in the heart, is only civilized barbarism and disguised animalism."
"One of the most important responsibilities in the Christian life is to care about others, smile at them, and be a friend to the friendless."
James Dobson
"We can forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light."
Plato

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Illustration of Matthew Henry — "God has wisely kept us in the dark concerning future events and reserved for himself the knowledge of them, that he may train us up in a dependence upon himself and a continued readiness for every event."

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