\u00a0introduction statement<\/a>\u00a0gives me hope.\u00a0 God bless.<\/p>\n\tAnswer:<\/h2>\n
Thank you for the kind words.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Question: Thank you for your position.\u00a0 The challenge to stand firm on His Word and proclaim the Word without compromise is strong. Reading your\u00a0introduction statement\u00a0gives me hope.\u00a0 God bless. 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