Quotemeal: Dec. 21st, 2022

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

"Bless us Lord, this Christmas, with quietness of mind; Teach us to be patient and always to be kind."
— Helen Steiner Rice

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Illustration of Helen Steiner Rice — "Bless us Lord, this Christmas, with quietness of mind; Teach us to be patient and always to be kind."

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