Quotemeal: Jun. 14th, 2007

Thursday, June 14, 2007

"A man may carry the whole scheme of Christian truth in his mind from boyhood to old age without the slightest effect upon his character and aims. It has had less influence than the multiplication table."
— J. G. Holland

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Illustration of J. G. Holland — "A man may carry the whole scheme of Christian truth in his mind from boyhood to old age without the slightest effect upon his character and aims. It has had less influence than the multiplication table."

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