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We have to learn how to control our minds. We have to learn self-control.

Francis Chan

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Francis Chan
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: August 31
Author
Pastor
Theologian
Hong Kong SAR
China
Leadership
Control
Church
Christian
Learn
Self
Mind
Minds

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