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The duty of the branch is to cling to the vine.

Max Lucado

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Max Lucado
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: January 11
Author
Theologian
Writer
San Angelo
Texas
Vine
Vines
Cling
Branch
Branches
Duty

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