Quotemeal: Feb. 19th, 2026

Thursday, February 19, 2026

"Dear Lord, either quiet the waves or lift me above them; it's too late to learn to swim."
— Mary Crowley

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Illustration of Mary Crowley — "Dear Lord, either quiet the waves or lift me above them; it's too late to learn to swim."

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