Quotemeal: Jul. 24th, 2013

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

"The Gospel is good news of mercy to the undeserving. The symbol of the religion of Jesus is the cross, not the scales."
— John R. W. Stott

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Illustration of John R. W. Stott — "The Gospel is good news of mercy to the undeserving.  The symbol of the religion of Jesus is the cross, not the scales."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Wednesday, July 24, 2013

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