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Don't get older get better: Live realistically. Give generously. Adapt willingly. Trust fearlessly. Rejoice daily.

Charles R. Swindoll

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Charles R. Swindoll
Age: 90
Born: 1934
Born: October 18
Clergyman
Pastor
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El Campo
Texas
Charles Rozell Swindoll
Charles R. Swindoll
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Live
Willingly
Giving
Adapt
Rejoice
Daily
Older
Trust
Fearlessly
Give
Realistically
Better
Generously

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