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God always gives His best to those who leave the choice with him.

Jim Elliot

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Jim Elliot
Age: 28 †
Born: 1927
Born: October 8
Died: 1956
Died: January 8
Bible Translator
Missionary
Translator
Portland
Oregon
Philip James Elliot
Inspirational
Nonconformity
Best
Stubborn
Giving
God
Always
Choice
Gives
Leave
Choices
Faith

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