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“Blessed are they who do hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be filled.” We have to be conditioned continually in heart and spirit for the reception of that which we hope and long for. Whence this hunger and thirst? Is it for salvation? No. It is for a fuller and fuller revelation of Jesus. God creates the appetite, and fills it from His side. The new creature needs to be fed. “He shall be filled,” completely satisfied.”
― John Wright Follette, John Wright Follette's Golden Grain

“God’s people don’t always act like God’s people should.”
― Anne Graham Lotz, Wounded by God's People: Discovering How God’s Love Heals Our Hearts

“They could not see their sins upon Him. They did not realize He came to be their savior. Those who were present were unaware of the sin that increased upon Him, becoming more dense and heavy with each passing second. It swarmed His body like locusts and ate away at His perfect flesh. My stomach tightened with sickness.”
― Heather Rae Hutzel, The Book of Life: The Greatest Story Ever Told

“Ron found his tongue before Bruce did. “When did you learn English?” Peter sat back with a confused look on his face. “I am not speaking English. I am speaking Stoney. Like you.” Ron shook his head, wrinkling his forehead in confusion. “No, we’re speaking English. So are you.” All five men sat in stunned silence and tried to puzzle out what was happening.”
― Vicki V. Lucas, No Earthly Storm: Alpha Mission