Quotemeal: Apr. 20th, 2002

Saturday, April 20, 2002

"Faith is believing in advance what can only be understood in reverse."
— Chuck Swindoll

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Illustration of Chuck Swindoll — "Faith is believing in advance what can only be understood in reverse."

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