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When we stray from His presence, He longs for you to come back. He weeps that you are missing out on His love, protection and provision. He throws His arms open, runs toward you, gathers you up, and welcomes you home.

Charles Stanley

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Charles Stanley
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: September 25
Erudite
Missionary
Pastor
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Charles Frazier Stanley
Dr. Charles Stanley
Arms
Throws
Open
Provision
Running
Runs
Home
Forgiveness
Welcomes
Back
Protection
Weeps
Come
Presence
Gathers
Love
Toward
Longs
Missing
Stray

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