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The meaning of life. The wasted years of life. The poor choices of life. God answers the mess of life with one word: 'grace.'

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Max Lucado
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: January 11
Author
Theologian
Writer
San Angelo
Texas
Choices
Word
Poor
Years
Wasted
Life
Mess
Meaning
Grace
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