Quotemeal: Jul. 22nd, 2009

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

"God is not interested in our spiritual life. He's interested in our life."
— John Ortberg

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Illustration of John Ortberg — "God is not interested in our spiritual life.  He's interested in our life."

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