Quotemeal: Oct. 14th, 1954

Thursday, October 14, 1954

"Even when we cannot see the why and wherefore of God's dealings, we know that there is love in and behind them, and so we can rejoice always."
— J. I. Packer

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Illustration of J. I. Packer — "Even when we cannot see the why and wherefore of God's dealings, we know that there is love in and behind them, and so we can rejoice always."

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