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Sincerity is a Christian virtue, as is honesty about our struggles. But my generation needs to realize that Christianity is more than chic fragility, endless self-revelation, and the coolness that comes with authenticity.

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Kevin DeYoung
Age: 47
Born: 1977
Born: January 1
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