Quotemeal: Dec. 22nd, 2025

Monday, December 22, 2025

"How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, his precepts! O! 'tis easier to keep holidays than commandments."
— Benjamin Franklin

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Illustration of Benjamin Franklin — "How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, his precepts! O! 'tis easier to keep holidays than commandments."

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

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