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When our deepest desire is not the things of God, or a favor from God, but God Himself, we cross a threshold.

Max Lucado

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Max Lucado
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: January 11
Author
Theologian
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San Angelo
Texas
Threshold
Deepest
Favor
Favors
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Crosses
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