"Life works better when we know how to glance at things but gaze at God."

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Source: Selwyn Hughes (1997). “Every Day Light: Daily Inspirations from Selwyn Hughes and Thomas Kinkade”, B & H Publishing Group

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Selwyn Hughes was a British Christian author and pastor, known for his impactful writings on faith and resilience.

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