Quotemeal: Dec. 9th, 1999

Thursday, December 9, 1999

"Real encouragement occurs when words are spoken from a heart of love to another's recognized fear."
— Larry Crabb

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Illustration of Larry Crabb — "Real encouragement occurs when words are spoken from a heart of love to another's recognized fear."

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