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Jesus' call to commitment is clear: He wants all or nothing.

Francis Chan

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Francis Chan
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: August 31
Author
Pastor
Theologian
Hong Kong SAR
China
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Clear
Jesus
Nothing
Commitment
Wants

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