Quotemeal: Nov. 27th, 2010

Saturday, November 27, 2010

"Love consents to all and commands only those who consent. Love is abdication. God is abdication."
— Simone Weil

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"God will not look you over for medals, degrees, or diplomas, but for scars."
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— Karl Barth —
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"The stars may fall, but God's promises will stand and be fulfilled."
— J. I. Packer —

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Illustration of Simone Weil — "Love consents to all and commands only those who consent.  Love is abdication.  God is abdication."

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