Quotemeal: Dec. 16th, 2026

Wednesday, December 16, 2026

"Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant."
— Robert Louis Stevenson

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Illustration of Robert Louis Stevenson — "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant."

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

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