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“When Jesus is truly our Lord, He directs our lives and we gladly obey Him. Indeed, we bring every part of our lives under His lordship - our home and family, our sexuality and marriage, our job or unemployment, our money and possessions, our ambitions and recreations.”

Quote by John Stott

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John Stott was a British author born on April 27, 1921, and passed away on July 27, 2011. He was one of the most influential Christian writers of the 20th century, known for his clear and concise writing style and profound biblical exegesis. more

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