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We never grow closer to God when we just live life. It takes deliberate pursuit and attentiveness.

Francis Chan

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Francis Chan
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: August 31
Author
Pastor
Theologian
Hong Kong SAR
China
Christian
Deliberate
Live
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Life
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Attentiveness
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