Quotemeal: Aug. 16th, 2024

Friday, August 16, 2024

"If any man should ask me what is the first, second, and third part of being a Christian, I must answer "Action!""
— Thomas Brooks

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Illustration of Thomas Brooks — "If any man should ask me what is the first, second, and third part of being a Christian, I must answer "Action!""

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