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“Worship, I say, rises or falls with our concept of God .... and if there is one terrible disease in the Church of Christ, it is that we do not see God as great as He is.”

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Aiden Wilson Tozer

Aiden Wilson Tozer was a Christian author and pastor renowned for his profound theological insights and spiritual writings. His works have had a significant impact on the Christian community, particularly in the areas of spirituality and Christian living. Born on April 21, 1897, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Tozer passed away on May 12, 1963. more

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