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Spiritual maturity is measured in terms of persevering faith, not perfect behavior

Andy Stanley

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Andy Stanley
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: May 16
Pastor
Atlanta
Georgia
Spiritual
Persevering
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Maturity
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Behavior
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Faith

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