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Faith looks back and draws courage hope looks ahead, and keeps desire alive.

John Eldredge

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John Eldredge
Age: 64
Born: 1960
Born: June 6
Author
Psychotherapist
Writer
LA
California
Hope
Desire
Back
Ahead
Looks
Keeps
Draws
Courage
Alive
Faith

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