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My order of priorities reflects the level of my commitment to Christ. Whoever or whatever is in first place, if it isn't the Lord Jesus, is in the wrong place.

Charles R. Swindoll

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Charles R. Swindoll
Age: 89
Born: 1934
Born: October 18
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