Absence Quote by Mike Yaconelli

“Play is an expression of God's presence in the world; one clear sign of God's absence in society is the absence of playfulness and laughter.” quote by Mike Yaconelli — Download Open image

“Play is an expression of God's presence in the world; one clear sign of God's absence in society is the absence of playfulness and laughter.”

Mike Yaconelli

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