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When we say yes to the grace of God, we are learning how to die.

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Joni Eareckson Tada
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: October 15
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What an encouragement to realize that God has reserved you and me for a special task in His great work. In His hands we're not only useful, but priceless.
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Anyone who takes the Bible seriously agrees that God hates suffering. Jesus spent most of his time relieving it. But when being healed becomes the only goal - 'I'm not letting go until I get what I want' - it's a problem.
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Contentment ... has an internal quietness of heart that gladly submits to God in all circumstances.
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God is truly on the side of those who work for social justice, especially when we accompany that work with the giving of the Gospel!
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God wrote a book on suffering, and its name is Jesus.
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The Bible isn't quick to give answers it mainly gives the Answer.
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