Quotemeal: Dec. 12th, 2014

Friday, December 12, 2014

"I longed to be a flame of fire continually glowing in the divine service and building up of Christ's kingdom to my last and dying breath."
— David Brainerd

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Illustration of David Brainerd — "I longed to be a flame of fire continually glowing in the divine service and building up of Christ's kingdom to my last and dying breath."

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