Quotemeal: Jul. 9th, 2008

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

"The church of Christ has been founded by shedding its own blood, not that of others; by enduring outrage, not by inflicting it."
— Jerome

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Illustration of Jerome — "The church of Christ has been founded by shedding its own blood, not that of others; by enduring outrage, not by inflicting it."

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