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Over the years I've learned how to lock myself up in a prison of hope, knowing that God has nothing but His best planned for me. He promised me things concerning my ministry and my life.

Joyce Meyer

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Joyce Meyer
Age: 81
Born: 1943
Born: June 4
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St. Louis
Missouri
Pauline Joyce Hutchison
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Years
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Ministry

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