"It is pretty clear in the Bible story that the whale swallowing Jonah wasn't meant as a punishment from God, it was God saving him from drowning. So it was actually provision to give him a second chance. The whale itself was the start of Jonah's second chance."

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Source : "Behind the Scenes: Jonah and the Bible". "Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie", 2002.

Phil Vischer

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“The short answer to 'Why do you write' is - I suppose I write for some of the same reasons I read: to live a double life; to go places I haven't been; to examine life on earth; to come to know people in ways, and at depths, that are otherwise impossible; to be surprised.”
“Better rooms better furniture, better objects d'art can only be created for a society interested in living - not existing.”
“Eloquence is the child of knowledge. When a mind is full, like a wholesome river, it is also clear.”
“The heart of the gospel is that Christ has come to save us from the judgment of God.”

Source : Colin S. Smith (2002). “Unlocking the Bible Story: Old Testament”, p.72, Moody Publishers
“The 4-H Clubs believe in and practice the full development of our talents. They believe in physical and mental health. Beyond this there is an underlying creed of honesty of purpose. These objectives and practical projects make the 4-H Clubs a tremendous influence for the betterment of our country.”
“The British have been particularly shy about the issues of financial regulation, and attentive only to the interests of the City - hence their reluctance to see the introduction of a tax on financial transactions and tax harmonisation in Europe.”
“To struggle and battle and overcome and absolutely defeat every force designed against us is the only way to achieve.”
“I didn't want to do something typical.”

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