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Dietrich Bonhoeffer Quotes: Many people are looking for an ear that will listen. They do not find it among Christians, because these Christians are talking where they should be listening.
         

Many people are looking for an ear that will listen. They do not find it among Christians, because these Christians are talking where they should be listening.


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