Adversity Quote by Catherine Marshall

“Often God has to shut a door in our face, so that He can subsequently open the door through which He wants us to go.” quote by Catherine Marshall — Download Open image

“Often God has to shut a door in our face, so that He can subsequently open the door through which He wants us to go.”

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