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We have control over our prayer life, our relationship with Jesus.

Francis Chan

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Francis Chan
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: August 31
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Pastor
Theologian
Hong Kong SAR
China
Control
Prayer
Jesus
Life
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Relationship

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