I know you don’t know me, but I just want to thank you for your website. It has opened my eyes slightly (not going to lie). It will take some time to get all my sins out of the way and wash my soul with God’s glory. I am a 100% believer in our great Lord, but I just never actually sat down and read the Bible, which I know I must do from now on. Today I was browsing the net, and I came across your site and read a few verses you posted in a reply. I must say, you reached out and touched my heart. We sometimes tend to look for answers elsewhere, when all the answers are and have been right in front of us in the Bible. Such an idiot I have truly been. Thank you, sir, for everything you are and have done for our people.<\/p>\n\t
I’m glad you found the site encouraging your growth as a Christian.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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