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“We forget that God's primary goal is not changing our situations or relationships so that we can be happy, but changing us through our situations and relationships so that we will be holy.”

Quote by Paul David Tripp

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Paul David Tripp

Paul David Tripp is an American author and pastor, born on November 12, 1950. His works primarily focus on Christian faith and spiritual growth, and have been well-received by a wide audience. more

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