Quotemeal: Dec. 7th, 1961

Thursday, December 7, 1961

"A man may study because his brain is hungry for knowledge, even Bible knowledge. But he prays because his soul is hungry for God."
— Leonard Ravenhill

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Illustration of Leonard Ravenhill — "A man may study because his brain is hungry for knowledge, even Bible knowledge. But he prays because his soul is hungry for God."

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