every<\/em> community, not just yours. So thank you for your stand in doing the right thing even when sister congregations don’t. I’m compiling a list of educational websites for some new converts, and I will definitely add yours to the list. Again, from one God-fearing man to another, thank you.<\/p>\n\tAnswer:<\/h2>\n
You’re welcome. I just do what I can.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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