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“God does not have to come and tell me what I must do for Him; He brings me into a relationship with Himself where I hear His call and understand what He wants me to do, and I do it out of sheer love to Him... When people say they have had a call to foreign service, or to any particular sphere of work, they mean that their relationship to God has enabled them to realize what they can do for God.”

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Oswald J. Smith
Oswald J. Smith

Oswald J. Smith was a renowned Christian author whose inspirational and devotional writings have had a profound impact on Christian spirituality and personal growth. Born on November 8, 1889, and passing away on January 25, 1986, his legacy lives on through his extensive body of work. more

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