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Having a girlfriend was no longer my greatest need. Knowing and obeying Him was . I wanted to please Him in my relationships even if it meant looking radical and foolish to other people - even if it meant kissing dating goodbye.

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Joshua Harris
Age: 49
Born: 1974
Born: December 30
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Dayton
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