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Nothing makes me want to obey more than knowing that God unconditionally loves me and forgives me even when I disobey.

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Tullian Tchividjian
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: July 13
Pastor
Writer
Jacksonville
Florida
William Graham Tullian Tchividjian
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