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“Seek to have your life in God, not in things, not in people, not in places, not in circumstances, not in arguments, not in human intelligence, but in God.”

Quote by Theodore Austin-Sparks

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Theodore Austin-Sparks

Theodore Austin-Sparks was a British author known for his theological writings. Born in 1888, he dedicated his life to Christian ministry and theological education, with his works having a significant impact on the understanding of spiritual formation and the nature of the Christian life. more

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