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I firmly believe that the purpose of life is not this life. It is to equip us, whatever our role is going to be in the next life. And understanding God's story is really where I find the significance and purpose in my own story.

Max Lucado

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Max Lucado
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: January 11
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