Quotemeal: Dec. 2nd, 2002

Monday, December 2, 2002

"Jesus gave history a new beginning. In every land He is at home...His birthday is kept across the world. His death-day has set a gallows against every city skyline."
— George Buttrick

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Illustration of George Buttrick — "Jesus gave history a new beginning.  In every land He is at home...His birthday is kept across the world.  His death-day has set a gallows against every city skyline."

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