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America was built on rugged individualism, and today that has evolved into a culture of narcissism. But God didn't create you to live for you. If you want to follow Jesus, you have to put aside your selfish ambition.

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Rick Warren
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: January 28
Pastor
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San Jose
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Richard Duane Warren
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