Quotemeal: Oct. 10th, 2004

Sunday, October 10, 2004

"My spirit has become dry because it forgets to feed on you."
— John of the Cross

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Illustration

Illustration of John of the Cross — "My spirit has become dry because it forgets to feed on you."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Sunday, October 10, 2004

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