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I've never been surprised by God's judgment, but I'm still stunned by His grace.

Max Lucado

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Max Lucado
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: January 11
Author
Theologian
Writer
San Angelo
Texas
Judgment
Grace
Stills
Still
Never
Stunned
Surprised

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