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“At the end of the day, we need to stop thinking about what we can make of ourselves and start thinking more about who God is, what he has done and is doing in Christ for us and for our neighbors, and how he can use us and our fellow brothers and sisters to be instruments of his gift-giving.”

Quote by Michael Horton

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Michael Horton, born in 1964, is a renowned Christian theologian and professor. He has made significant contributions to the fields of systematic theology, Christian ethics, and the relationship between religion and the public sphere. more

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