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The Bible tells us to be perfect. This is likely a scary thought for many people. It used to scare me. I didn't think I could ever get there, no matter how hard I tried.

Joyce Meyer

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Joyce Meyer
Age: 81
Born: 1943
Born: June 4
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Pauline Joyce Hutchison
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If selfishness is the key to being miserable, then selflessness must be the key to being happy!
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