Quotemeal for Monday, August 8, 2011

"Do not desire crosses, unless you have borne well those laid on you; it is an abuse to long after martyrdom while unable to bear an insult patiently."

— François de Sales

More Quotemeal

"Perhaps the transformation of the disciples of Jesus is the greatest evidence of all for the resurrection."

— John R. W. Stott —

"We are certain there is forgiveness, because there is a gospel, and the very essence of the gospel lies in the proclamation of the pardon of sin."

— Charles H. Spurgeon —

"To the good man to die is gain. The foolish fear death as the greatest of evils, the wise desire it as a rest after labors and the end of ills."

— St. Ambrose —

"Without somehow destroying me in the process, how could God reveal himself in a way that would leave no room for doubt? If there were no room for doubt, there...."

— John Irving —