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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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Aspire
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Accomplish
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Begin
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Vision
Dies
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