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Christians can be positive even in a negative situation because we know God has a purpose for allowing that problem.

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Rick Warren
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: January 28
Pastor
Theologian
Writer
San Jose
California
Richard Duane Warren
Religion
Christian
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