After reading a\u00a0lot<\/strong>\u00a0of your responses, I am amazed at how well you handle some of the questions proposed to you. The more questions I read from people the more I am convinced that the vast majority of the world never opens a Bible. My prayers go out for you. If we ever make it back out that way I would love to stop by and worship with the congregation there.<\/p>\n\t And we would love to have you come. It means a lot to a small congregation like La Vista. Thank you for your kind words.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Question: After reading a\u00a0lot\u00a0of your responses, I am amazed at how well you handle some of the questions proposed to you. The more questions I read from people the more I am convinced that the vast majority of the world never opens a Bible. My prayers go out for you. 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