Quotemeal: Nov. 17th, 2005

Thursday, November 17, 2005

"Our circumstances are not an accurate reflection of God's goodness. Whether life is good or bad, God's goodness, rooted in His character, is the same."
— Helen Grace Lescheid

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Illustration of Helen Grace Lescheid — "Our circumstances are not an accurate reflection of God's  goodness. Whether life is good or bad, God's goodness, rooted in His character, is the same."

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