Those who believe they believe in God, but without passion in the hear…

Madeleine L'Engle
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Those who believe they believe in God, but without passion in the heart, without anguish of mind, without uncertainty, without doubt, and even at times without despair, believe only in the idea of God, and not in God himself. ✨ Madeleine L'Engle (2016). Walking on Water: Reflections on Faith and Art, p.30, Convergent Books
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