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Let's show up to life. Let's prove how beautiful it can really be. Let's face the conflict, redeem it, conquer it, and allow it to mold our character. Let's participate in what God is doing in the world.

Donald Miller

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Donald Miller
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: August 12
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