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" There are no clear boundary lines between what is physiological, what is psychological, and what is spiritual. Those are language domains that make sense and have integrity but overlap significantly. "

John Ortberg

Sense

Language

Integrity

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Worst

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Character

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Theme

Depth

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Thoughts

Battle

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Courage

Gift

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