sermons<\/a> online. It is also very encouraging and uplifting to be able to read these sermons. Of course, I’ve been doing studies of the Bible outside on my own, but it’s always fun to read the word of God laid out in a lesson that I can read online whenever I want. Just wanted to say keep up the good work.<\/p>\n\tAnswer:<\/h2>\n
I really appreciate the encouragement.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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