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“It is not uncommon to meet pastors' wives who really let themselves go; they sometimes feel that because their husband is a pastor, he is therefore trapped into fidelity, which gives them cause for laziness.”

Quote by Mark Driscoll

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Mark Driscoll is an American pastor born on October 11, 1970. Known for his straightforward teaching style and profound biblical knowledge, he is one of the leading figures in modern evangelical Christianity. more

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