Quotemeal: Dec. 29th, 1956

Saturday, December 29, 1956

"Once you become aware that the main business that you are here for is to know God, most of life's problems fall into place of their own accord."
— J. I. Packer

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Illustration of J. I. Packer — "Once you become aware that the main business that you are here for is to know God, most of life's problems fall into place of their own accord."

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