Quotemeal: Jan. 6th, 2008

Sunday, January 6, 2008

"Preaching should break a hard heart and heal a broken one."
— John Newton

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Illustration of John Newton — "Preaching should break a hard heart and heal a broken one."

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