The great #‎ conversion called for by Jesus is to move from belonging …

Henri Nouwen
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The great #‎ conversion called for by Jesus is to move from belonging to the world to belonging to God. ✨ Henri Nouwen (2013). The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming, p.125, Image
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