Quotemeal: Jun. 4th, 2009

Thursday, June 4, 2009

"Faith is not only a commitment to the promises of Christ; faith is also a commitment to the demands of Christ."
— William Barclay

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Illustration of William Barclay — "Faith is not only a commitment to the promises of Christ; faith is also a commitment to the demands of Christ."

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

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