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The strength of a story is that it stays with people and it gives an opportunity for that story to connect with people where the Holy Spirit intends for it to do so.

Max Lucado

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Max Lucado
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: January 11
Author
Theologian
Writer
San Angelo
Texas
Stories
Stays
Giving
Connect
People
Holy
Strength
Gives
Story
Opportunity
Spirit
Intends

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