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“A prayerless Christian is like a bus driver trying alone to push his bus out of a rut because he doesn't know Clark Kent is on board.”

Quote by John Piper

Book:Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist

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Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist

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John Piper is a renowned Christian author and theologian, born on January 11, 1946. His works cover a wide range of topics including Christian theology, spiritual growth, and biblical studies, and have been highly appreciated by readers worldwide. more

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