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“God can make a new beginning with people whenever God pleases, but not people with God. Therefore, people cannot make a new beginning at all; they can only pray for one. Where people are on their own and live by their own devices, there is only the old, the past.”

Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Book:I Want to Live These Days with You: A Year of Daily Devotions

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I Want to Live These Days with You: A Year of Daily Devotions

This book is a collection of daily spiritual reflections and readings designed to provide guidance and inspiration for readers throughout the year. Each day's entry includes a passage from scripture, a thoughtful reflection, and a prayer or meditation to encourage spiritual growth and reflection. more

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer

German pastor, theologian, philosopher, and member of the resistance against the Nazis. Born on February 4, 1906, in Germany, he was executed on April 9, 1945 in a concentration camp. more

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