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Pity can be nearsighted and condescending shared suffering can be dignifying and life-changing.

Eugene H. Peterson

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Eugene H. Peterson
Age: 85 †
Born: 1932
Born: November 6
Died: 2018
Died: October 22
Author
Bible Translator
Theologian
Translator
University Teacher
Stanwood
Washington
Condescending
Shared
Pity
Changing
Suffering
Life

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