"God often goes to the gutter to find the recipient for His grace. He lifts him out, washes him and transforms him - making him into a child of God fit for His kingdom. That is God’s grace."
"Sometimes we make the mistake of thinking God uses only 'special' people the strong, the intelligent, the beautiful. We don't think He has a place for the rest of us. We are so wrong!"
Source: Chuck Smith (1980). “Effective Prayer Life”
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Chuck Smith
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Chuck Smith was a prominent pastor and founder of the Calvary Chapel movement, known for his verse-by-verse Bible teaching and emphasis on grace.
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