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Henri Nouwen once asked Mother Teresa for spiritual direction. Spend one hour each day in adoration of your Lord, she said, and never do anything you know is wrong. Follow this and you'll be fine.

John Eldredge

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John Eldredge
Age: 64
Born: 1960
Born: June 6
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