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“Jesus kept it simple. The lesson wasn't complicated. 'I speak; you believe My word; your son will be fine.' We complicate what God has made simple by seeing the world through human eyes. We want to see in order to believe and presume that our limitations are His.”

Quote by Charles R. Swindoll

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Charles R. Swindoll

Charles R. Swindoll, born on October 18, 1934, is an American pastor known for his insightful preaching style and profound understanding of the Bible. He is a significant figure in contemporary Christian circles. more

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