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Life is too short to learn everything by personal experience.

Rick Warren

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Rick Warren
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: January 28
Pastor
Theologian
Writer
San Jose
California
Richard Duane Warren
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The most common mistake Christians make in worship today is seeking an experience rather than seeking God
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Faithful servants never retire. You can retire from your career, but you will never retire from serving God.
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When you win, don't swagger. When you lose, don't sulk.
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