Quotemeal: Jan. 12th, 2026

Monday, January 12, 2026

"We should live our lives as though Christ was coming this afternoon."
— Jimmy Carter

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Illustration of Jimmy Carter — "We should live our lives as though Christ was coming this afternoon."

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