Quotemeal: Aug. 6th, 2017

Sunday, August 6, 2017

"Our faith and our friendships are not shattered by one big act, but by many small neglects."
— J. Gustav White

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Illustration of J. Gustav White — "Our faith and our friendships are not shattered by one big act, but by many small neglects."

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