Quotemeal: Jul. 6th, 1958

Sunday, July 6, 1958

"It's a good thing to have all the props pulled out from under us occasionally. It gives us some sense of what is rock under our feet, and what is sand."
— Madeleine L'Engle

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Illustration of Madeleine L'Engle — "It's a good thing to have all the props pulled out from under us occasionally. It gives us some sense of what is rock under our feet, and what is sand."

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