Quotemeal: Dec. 12th, 2025

Friday, December 12, 2025

"Nothing takes God by surprise. He knows the future and can therefore guide us through its trackless ways."
— W. T. Purkiser

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Illustration of W. T. Purkiser — "Nothing takes God by surprise. He knows the future and can therefore guide us through its trackless ways."

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