Mike Donehey Quotes

Anything that I want, I must also be ok with not having, otherwise it's idolatry.

Mike Donehey Tenth Avenue North

• Idolatry

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• Anything that I want, I must also be ok with not having, otherwise it's idolatry.

  

  Mike Donehey Tenth Avenue North
  • Idolatry