Quotemeal: Jun. 14th, 2010

Monday, June 14, 2010

"Love always involves responsibility, and love always involves sacrifice. And we do not really love Christ unless we are prepared to face His task and to take up His Cross."
— William Barclay

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Illustration of William Barclay — "Love always involves responsibility, and love always involves sacrifice. And we do not really love Christ unless we are prepared to face His task and to take up His Cross."

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