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The cross is Gods way of taking away all of our accusations, excuses, and arguments.

Rob Bell

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Rob Bell
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: August 23
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Your deepest, darkest sins and your shameful secrets are simply irrelevant when it comes to the counterintuitive, ecstatic announcement of the gospel. So are your goodness, your rightness, your church attendance, and all of the wise, moral, mature decisions you have made and actions you have taken.
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