“Pray the largest prayers. You cannot think a prayer so large that God, in answering it, will not wish you had made it larger. Pray not for crutches but for wings.”
Quote by Phillips Brooks
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The More Abundant Life: Lenten Readings
This book offers a series of readings designed to guide readers through the Lenten season, focusing on themes of spiritual abundance, introspection, and renewal. more
Author
Phillips Brooks
Phillips Brooks was an American clergyman, writer, and theologian, born on December 13, 1835, and died on January 23, 1893. He is known for his profound understanding of Christian faith and his contributions to religious literature. more
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