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God intentionally allows you to go through painful experiences to equip you for ministry to others.

Rick Warren

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Rick Warren
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: January 28
Pastor
Theologian
Writer
San Jose
California
Richard Duane Warren
Ministry
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Painful
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Intentionally

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