Quotemeal: Aug. 7th, 2011

Sunday, August 7, 2011

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"Living for others, commitment to God's redeeming purposes, is a means of grace. We give because of our faith, and it deepens as we give. If we permit ourselves and our people to give casually, we are really teaching contempt."
— Richard S. Emrich

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"The name of Jesus is in my mind as a joyful song, in my ear a heavenly music, and in my mouth a sweet honey."
— Richard Rolle —
"The purpose of religion — at any rate, the Christian religion — is not to get you into heaven, but to get heaven into you."
— Frederick Ward Kates —
"Time is too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love — time is eternity."
— Henry van Dyke —
"To follow the Savior is to participate in salvation, to follow the light is to perceive the light."
— Irenaeus —

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Illustration of Richard S. Emrich — "Living for others, commitment to God's redeeming purposes, is a means of grace. We give because of our faith, and it deepens as we give. If we permit ourselves and our people to give casually, we are really teaching contempt."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Sunday, August 7, 2011

What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'The Father's Will' (Mt. 26:39-44)
"[Jesus] went on a little farther and bowed with his face to the ground, praying, "My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken..."
Spiritual Warfare
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
'Living with Jesus Requires that We Suffer'
"The same Spirit agrees with our spirit, that we are God’s children. But if we are children, we are also heirs. We are God’s heirs and fellow heirs..."
Daily Wisdom
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
Colossians 3:12
"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience."
Today's Verse
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
Matthew 1:20-21
"But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your..."

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