Quotemeal: Jul. 22nd, 2004

Thursday, July 22, 2004

"We should dedicate ourselves to becoming in this life the most perfect worshippers of God we can possibly be, as we hope to be through all eternity."
— Brother Lawrence

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Luis Palau
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Illustration of Brother Lawrence — "We should dedicate ourselves to becoming in this life the most perfect worshippers of God we can possibly be, as we hope to be through all eternity."

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