A philosophy may explain difficult things, but has no power to change …

Philip Yancey
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A philosophy may explain difficult things, but has no power to change them. The gospel, the story of Jesus' life, promises change. ✨ Philip Yancey (2009). Grace Notes, p.230, Harper Collins
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