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The decision to give ourselves to others is a daily taking up of the cross.
Charles R. Swindoll
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Charles R. Swindoll
Age: 90
Born: 1934
Born: October 18
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Do not lean on your own understanding. That means don't bring in the crutches and lean on them, those crutches that you have designed and made to handle such situations. Stay away from them. Don't lean on them lean on God.
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Of all the things God created, I am often most grateful He created laughter.
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