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We've been taught that the Christian life is a life of peace, and when we don't have peace, we assume the problem lies within us. Not only do we feel anxious, but we also feel guilty about our anxiety! The result is a downward spiral of worry, guilt, worry, guilt.

Max Lucado

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Max Lucado
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: January 11
Author
Theologian
Writer
San Angelo
Texas
Problem
Lies
Downward
Feel
Taught
Anxious
Life
Worry
Assume
Within
Assuming
Lying
Guilty
Peace
Guilt
Christian
Anxiety
Also
Result
Spiral

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