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“On the most elementary level, you do not have to go to church to be a Christian. You do not have to go home to be married either. But in both cases if you do not, you will have a very poor relationship.”

Quote by R. Kent Hughes

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R. Kent Hughes, born in 1942, is a renowned Christian author and theologian. His works cover a wide range of topics including biblical studies, Christian living, and spiritual growth, and have been well-received by a broad audience. more

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