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“The Bible does say, "My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations." Preaching, music, the reading of the Word-these things are fine-but they must never override prayer as the defining mark of God's dwelling.”

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Jim Cymbala
Jim Cymbala

Jim Cymbala, born in 1949, is a renowned author whose works span across religion, society, and ethics, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

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