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Faith is unlearning this senseless worries and misguided beliefs that keep us captive. It is far more complex than simply modifying behavior. Faith is rewiring the human brain. We are literally upgrading our minds by downloading the mind of Christ.

Mark Batterson

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Mark Batterson
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: November 5
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