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A man must have a battle to fight, a great mission to his life that involves and yet transcends even home and family.

John Eldredge

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John Eldredge
Age: 64
Born: 1960
Born: June 6
Author
Psychotherapist
Writer
LA
California
Men
Battle
Life
Fight
Fighting
Family
Home
Transcends
Must
Involves
Great
Mission
Even
Missions

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