Quotemeal: Dec. 22nd, 2023

Friday, December 22, 2023

"All effective fathers learn the importance of a wise and flexible response to their children's calls for attention. No busy signals here. No "hold" button."
— Gordon McDonald

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Illustration of Gordon McDonald — "All effective fathers learn the importance of a wise and flexible response to their children's calls for attention. No busy signals here. No "hold" button."

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