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We have to remember, when we forgive we're not doing it just for the other person, we're doing it for our own good. When we hold on to unforgiveness and we live with grudges in our hearts, all we're doing is building walls of separation.

Joel Osteen

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Joel Osteen
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: March 5
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