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“I also try to weigh my motives. Am I doing what I'm doing because it's what God desires, or because I'm afraid people will be disappointed if I don't?”

Quote by Tricia Goyer

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Tricia Goyer is an American author born on July 17, 1971. Her works span a variety of genres, including young adult novels, adult novels, and non-fiction. Goyer is known for her rich imagination and emotional depth in her writing, which has won her a wide readership. more

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