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Someone once told me that a theme in my ministry was that I was willing to let things die<\/em>. I took that as a great compliment.<\/p>\n

One day Jesus had thousands of followers. The next day he had only his few disciples. And he even wondered about them. But this did not deter him from being who he was or saying and doing what he must.<\/p>\n

When we attach too much significance to achievement, success or meaning then we are in danger of a deeper failure.<\/p>\n

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