In Pilgrim’s Progress, Christian was<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Delivered from imminent
Destruction of his city
enDowed by a
Desire to reach the Celestial City
Defined the course of his life
Decision to leave all—everything, everybody
Direction—focused, renewed, clarified
unDeterred by repeated
Distractions
Devotion to purpose, Person
Dedication against all odds
Determination in spite of opposition
Diligence through the challenges, to the end, the glorious end<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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