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From eternity to eternity, the beauty of God is pervasive and practical. Ask him to open the eyes of your heart (Ephesians 1:18). Give your life to this quest - seeing and savoring more and more of the happifying beauty of God.

John Piper

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John Piper
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: January 11
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Chattanooga
Tennessee
John Stephen Piper
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