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Truth be told, most of us are faking our way through life. We pick only those battles we are sure to win, only those adventures we are sure to handle, only those beauties we are sure to rescue.

John Eldredge

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John Eldredge
Age: 64
Born: 1960
Born: June 6
Author
Psychotherapist
Writer
LA
California
Truth
Pick
Way
Handle
Life
Picks
Adventure
Faking
Battle
Beauties
Told
Adventures
Winning
Battles
Sure
Rescue

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We don't see clearly because we don't see with the eyes of our heart.
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Faith looks back and draws courage hope looks ahead, and keeps desire alive.
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So long as man remains no real threat to the Enemy, Satan's line to him is 'You're fine'. But after you do take sides, it becomes 'Your heart is bad and you know it'.
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Every man is a warrior inside. But the choice to fight is his own.
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Desire reveals design, and design reveals destiny.
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