John Piper (artist) quote: Faith is born and sustained by the Word of God, and out of faith grows the flower of joy.

Faith is born and sustained by the Word of God, and out of faith grows the flower of joy.

~ John Piper (artist) ~

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Faith is born and sustained by the Word of God, and out of faith grows the flower of joy.

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