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Lukewarm people give money to charity and to the church....as long as it doesn't impinge on their standard of living. If they have a little extra and it is easy and safe to give, they do so. After all, God loves a cheerful giver, right?

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Francis Chan
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: August 31
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Hong Kong SAR
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