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“Christian giving is to be marked by self-sacrifice and self-forgetfuln ess, not by self-congratula tion.”

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John Stott
John Stott

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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