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Consequences give us the pain that motivates us to change.

Henry Cloud

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Henry Cloud
Age: 68
Born: 1956
Born: March 17
Preacher
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Independence is not an option for us. Remember, God existed without us.
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The fool tries to adjust the truth so he does not have to adjust to it.
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