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“If we are abandoned to Jesus we have no ends of our own to serve.”

Book:The Golden Book of Oswald Chambers: My Utmost for His Highest; Selections for the Year

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The Golden Book of Oswald Chambers: My Utmost for His Highest; Selections for the Year

This book is a curated collection of excerpts from the renowned Christian devotional 'My Utmost for His Highest' by Oswald Chambers. The selections are designed to provide spiritual guidance and inspiration on a daily basis, covering a wide range of topics pertinent to Christian life and faith. The content is drawn from the original work, which is a daily devotional guide that has been widely read and appreciated by Christians around the world. more

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Oswald Chambers

Oswald Chambers (July 24, 1874 – November 15, 1917) was a Scottish Christian minister, teacher, and writer, best known for his devotional classic 'My Utmost for His Highest'. Born in Aberdeen, he studied art in London before feeling called to ministry. He taught at the Bible Training College in London and served as a YMCA chaplain to British soldiers in Egypt during World War I, where he died of complications from appendicitis. His works, compiled posthumously by his wife Gertrude, have inspired millions worldwide. more

“He knew that he was the stuff of which fanatics and madmen are made and that he had turned his destiny as if with his bare will. He kept himself upright on a very narrow line between madness and emptiness and when the time came for him to lose his balance he intended to lurch toward emptiness and fall on the side of his choice.”

Ifs Made Choices Fall Stuff Sides Loses Lines Destiny Balance Madness Emptiness Fanatics Madmen

Book:Three by Flannery O'Connor: Wise blood, The violent bear it away, Everything that rises must converge

Source: Three by Flannery O'Connor: Wise blood, The violent bear it away, Everything that rises must converge

“She had read a wonderful play about a man who scratched on the wall of his cell and she had felt that was true of life — one scratched on the wall.”

Men Play Felt Wonderful Wall Cells

Book:Mrs. Dalloway - Broadview Edition

Source: Mrs. Dalloway - Broadview Edition

“A Warrior knows that an angel and a devil are both competing for his sword hand. The devil says: "You will weaken. You will not know exactly when. You are afraid." The angel says: "You will weaken. You will not know exactly when. You are afraid." The Warrior is surprised. Both the angel and the devil have said the same thing. The devil continues: "Let me help you." And the angel says: "I will help you." At that moment the Warrior understands the difference. The words may be the same but these two allies are completely different. And he chooses the angel's hand.”