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“The spiritually starving hesitate to partake of the Spirit like a child's reaction to new and strange food. They must be offered a tiny bite on a spoon.”

Quote by Boyd K. Packer

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Boyd K. Packer was a renowned author. Born on September 10, 1924, he passed away on July 3, 2015. Packer was known for his profound insights into religion and moral philosophy. more

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