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We often think of prayer as a means to an end. Prayer is the goal.

Francis Chan

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Francis Chan
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: August 31
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Theologian
Hong Kong SAR
China
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We have to learn how to control our minds. We have to learn self-control.
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...if God is truly the greatest good on this earth, would He be loving us if He didn't draw us toward what is best for us (even if that happens to be Himself)?
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...our concern is more about going to heaven than loving the King.
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