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“We have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it either.' There are no U-Hauls behind hearses.”

Quote by John Piper

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John Piper is a renowned Christian author and theologian, born on January 11, 1946. His works cover a wide range of topics including Christian theology, spiritual growth, and biblical studies, and have been highly appreciated by readers worldwide. more

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