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Life is too short to worry about stupid things. Pray. Trust God. Enjoy life. Don't let the little things get you down.

Nicky Gumbel

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Nicky Gumbel
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: April 28
Anglican Priest
Author
Barrister
Writer
Inner and Outer London
Nicholas Glyn Paul Gumbel
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Trust
Worry
Enjoy
Littles
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Pray
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