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“I think, in the grand epic, Jesus is the hero of our stories. And our stories, as they were, are subplots in a grand epic and our job is not to be the hero of any story. Our job is to be a saint in a story that he is telling.”

Quote by Donald Miller

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Donald Miller, born on August 12, 1971, is a renowned American author. His works delve into themes of life, faith, and growth in an accessible way, resonating with a wide audience. more

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