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Image of the quote is loading... SaveSave The cross of Jesus says to us there is nothing God won't do to bring us home--except force us to choose him. The cross is God laying down his great power so we might be compelled by the beauty of his heart. He will not coerce us, but only woo us. - Quote by Jonathan Martin

The cross of Jesus says to us there is nothing God won’t do to bring us home–except force us to choose him. The cross is God laying down his great power so we might be compelled by the beauty of his heart. He will not coerce us, but only woo us.

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