Brennan Manning Quotes

Jesus was victorious not because he never flinched, talked back, or questioned, but having flinched, talked back, and questioned, he remained faithful.

Brennan Manning

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• Jesus was victorious not because he never flinched, talked back, or questioned, but having flinched, talked back, and questioned, he remained faithful.

  

  Brennan Manning
  • Faithful
  • Remained
  • Victorious