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Vance Havner was an influential American author and pastor, recognized for his impactful sermons and theological works. Born in 1901, he dedicated much of his life to serving in various churches and theological institutions. Havner's writings focused on the practical application of biblical truths in daily life, and he was renowned for his ability to convey complex theological ideas in a straightforward and relatable manner. He passed away on August 12, 1986.

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“If you can't pray as you want to, pray as you can. God knows what you mean.”

Ifs Knows Want Mean Prayer Praying God Knows

Book:Day by Day

Source: Day by Day

“I'm tired of hearing sin called sickness and alcoholism a disease. It is the only disease I know of that we're spending hundreds of millions of dollars a year to spread.”

Knows Years Sin Millions Disease Tired Dollars Spread Hearing Spending Alcohol Sickness Alcoholism I'm Tired Alcohol Abuse Alcoholism Funny

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“You haven't lost anything when you know were it is. Death can hide but not divide.”

Knows Death Lost Dying Havens Hiding Divides

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“A mortician can make a dead man look better than he ever did when he was alive. So churches like Sardis may appear very much alive when they are dead in the sight of the Lord. God knows the difference.”

Knows Men Looks May Christian Differences Church Lord Alive Sight Christian Inspirational God Knows Dead Man Lord God Morticians

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“God knows His own. It is well that He does, for sometimes it would be difficult for us to determine who are His!”

Knows Wells Doe Sometimes Would Be Difficult Determine God Knows

Book:Day by Day

Source: Day by Day

“You have not really learned a commandment until you have obeyed it. The Church suffers today from Christians who know volumes more than they practice.”

Knows Today Christian Suffering Church Practice Volume Commandments

Author:Vance Havner

“I know that some are always studying the meaning of the fourth toe of the right foot of some beast in prophecy and have never used either foot to go and bring men to Christ. I do not know who the 666 is in Revelation but I know the world is sick, sick, sick and the best way to speed the Lord's return is to win more souls for Him.”

Knows Men World Way Soul Used Winning Christ Lord Study Feet Return Sick Speed Best Way Beast Revelations Fourth Prophecy Toes

Book:It is Time

Source: It is Time

“Our Lord holds the keys to the doors of Christian service. You don't have to chase 'key men' around if you know the Keeper of the keys!”

Ifs Knows Men Christian Lord Doors Keys Our Lord Keepers Christian Service

Author:Vance Havner

“Abraham did not know where he was going immediately, but he knew where he was going ultimately. He did not know the Whither but he knew the Whom. He believed God, and, being sure of his destiny, he did not worry about his destination.”

Knows Destiny Worry Destination Abraham

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“We've learned how to lengthen life, but we don't know how to deepen it.”

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Born: 1901
Died: August 12, 1986
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Quotes: 207

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