Quotemeal: Aug. 18th, 2011

Thursday, August 18, 2011

"God is not disillusioned with us. He never had any illusions to begin with."
— Luis Palau

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Illustration of Luis Palau — "God is not disillusioned with us. He never had any illusions to begin with."

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