Christian Classic Quotes

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Today's Devotion
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"You can give without love, but you can never love without giving; true mission is not about telling others they are wrong, but about living a life that makes them yearn to know what makes your eyes shine."
— Amy Carmichael
Source: The Truth
Love, dedication, mission Views: 29
"I don't care whether God is on our side or not; what I care about most is whether we are on God's side. Only by standing on the side of truth can we be fearless."
— Lincoln
Source: Public speeches during the Civil War
God, Truth, One Side Views: 33
"I was often forced to kneel and pray because I had nowhere else to go. My wisdom and ability seemed insufficient to cope with the responsibilities of the day, but I found strength in God's presence."
— Abraham Lincoln
Source: Lincoln's Memoirs
Prayer, responsibility, strength Views: 44
"To be a member of humanity is an honorable destiny, even though it is a race committed to many absurd acts and has committed many terrible errors; yet, even so, God himself is proud to be a member of humanity."
— Thomas Merton
Source: "The Speculation of a Guilty Bystander"
Human behavior Views: 31
"God's will will never be exactly as you wish. It may seem worse, but it will ultimately be better and more beautiful."
— Elizabeth Eliot
Source: Sermons and Interviews
imperial decree Views: 34
"God is looking for people through whom he can accomplish the impossible; unfortunately, we only plan what we can do."
— A. W. Tozer
Source: The Roots of the Righteous
Searching for oneself Views: 39