Quotemeal: Dec. 22nd, 2017

Friday, December 22, 2017

"How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, his precepts! O! 'tis easier to keep holidays than commandments."
— Benjamin Franklin

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Illustration of Benjamin Franklin — "How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, his precepts! O! 'tis easier to keep holidays than commandments."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Friday, December 22, 2017

A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the heart."
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
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The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
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Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
"Dear Father, Help us understand that in Christ we are dead to law; we have been crucified with Christ so that we might live unto you. Let Christ live..."

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