Original sentence: Hagin was born August 20, 1917 and was in the ministry for nearly 70 years from the time that he claimed "God miraculously healed him of a deformed heart and an incurable blood disease at the age of 17".He  also claimed that "he was raised from a deathbed in 1934 by the revelation of faith in God’s Word".Since its inception, Kenneth Hagin Ministries has expanded to include numerous  outreaches and ministries
Edited sentence: Hagin long carried a passion to help those who suffered in pain and sickness the way he himself had once suffered.Hagin was born August 20, 1917 and was in the ministry for nearly 70 years from the time God miraculously healed him of a deformed heart and an incurable blood disease at the age of 17.He was raised from a deathbed in 1934 by the revelation of faith in God’s Word.His teachings and books are filled with vivid stories that show God’s power and truth working in his life and the lives of others.Since its inception, Kenneth Hagin Ministries has expanded to include numerous media outreaches and ministries that will continue to grow and impact the world