Quotemeal: Dec. 31st, 2008

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

"Man, made in the image of God, has a purpose - to be in relationship to God, who is there. Man forgets his purpose and thus he forgets who he is and what life means."
— Francis Schaeffer

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Illustration of Francis Schaeffer — "Man, made in the image of God, has a purpose - to be in relationship to God, who is there. Man forgets his purpose and thus he forgets who he is and what life means."

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