Quotemeal: Nov. 2nd, 2002

Saturday, November 2, 2002

"Our life is full of brokenness - broken relationships, broken promises, broken expectations. How can we live with that brokenness without becoming bitter and resentful except by returning again and again to God's faithful presence in our lives."
— Henri Nouwen

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Illustration of Henri Nouwen — "Our life is full of brokenness - broken relationships, broken promises, broken expectations. How can we live with that brokenness without becoming bitter and resentful except by returning again and again to God's faithful presence in our lives."

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