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When I grew up, the Devil was a reason why I had a headache or the Devil was the reason I got mad today. We always blamed the Devil. I think today when I say the Enemy, I like to make it broader. Sometimes the Enemy can be our own thoughts.

Joel Osteen

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Joel Osteen
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: March 5
Minister
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Houston
Texas
Joel Scott Osteen
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