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The reason other churches don't grow: Jim, the truth is, I couldn't have a real prayer meeting in my church. I'd be embarrassed at the smallness of the crowd...
Jim Cymbala
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Jim Cymbala
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: January 1
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