Quotemeal: Dec. 25th, 2007

Tuesday, December 25, 2007

"The great challenge left to us is to cut through all the glitz and glam of the season that has grown increasingly secular and commercial, and be reminded of the beauty of the One who is Christmas."
— Bill Crowder

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Illustration of Bill Crowder — "The great challenge left to us is to cut through all the glitz and glam of the season that has grown increasingly secular and commercial, and be reminded of the beauty of the One who is Christmas."

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