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“It matters little what form of prayer we adopt or how many words we use. What matters is the faith which lays hold on God, knowing that He knows our needs before we even ask Him. That is what gives Christian prayer its boundless confidence and its joyous certainty.”

Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Book:The Cost of Discipleship

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The Cost of Discipleship

This book delves into the profound implications of following Christ, emphasizing the transformative nature of commitment and the challenges faced by believers in their spiritual journey. more

Author

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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