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The difference between mercy and grace? Mercy gave the prodigal son a second chance. Grace gave him a feast.

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Max Lucado
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: January 11
Author
Theologian
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San Angelo
Texas
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Grace
Prodigal
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Mercy
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