Vance Havner Liked To “S.W.I.M.,” Too
February 14, 2009 at 10:00 am | Posted in Quotes | 3 CommentsTags: Biblical swimming, cult of celebrity, Havner quotes, puddle, shrimp, Vance Havner
When the tide is low, even a shrimp has its own puddle.
-Vance Havner
It can be heartbreaking to see people bowing down to the cult of celebrity in our times. Men and women, boys and girls, all of whom God so gloriously created for His Own glory, seem to persistently ignore Him, and to make idols out of silly individuals famous for even sillier accomplishments.
-Ministry Addict
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