Quotemeal: Nov. 26th, 1962

Monday, November 26, 1962

"The deepest desire of our hearts is for union for God. God created us for union with himself. This is the original purpose of our lives."
— Brennan Manning

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Illustration of Brennan Manning — "The deepest desire of our hearts is for union for God.  God created us for union with himself.  This is the original purpose of our lives."

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