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We need both to aspire and accomplish. Without a vision for your life, without a sense of purpose, you will begin to die a slow death.

Erwin McManus

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Erwin McManus
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: August 28
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Theologian
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Without
Slow
Need
Accomplish
Needs
Begin
Life
Vision
Dies
Purpose
Sense
Death
Aspire

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