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“Much of the stress in our lives comes as a result of our insistence on maintaining the illusion of control. We so desperately want to be strong enough to handle the trials and tribulations of life that we literally drive ourselves into the ground rather than admit our desperate need. Often God allows us to reach the breaking point for our own good. Only in those moments of rare clarity that come from bottoming out will we allow ourselves to admit how little control we actually have. In those moments, the only thing we can do is throw ourselves headlong into the grace of God. In these moments, the pain and suffering actually drive us to him.”

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Kenneth Boa
Kenneth Boa

Kenneth Boa, born on July 22, 1945, is a renowned Christian author and theologian. His works cover a wide range of topics including theology, biblical studies, and Christian ethics, and have been well-received by a broad audience. more

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