Greetings brother in Christ!<\/p>\n
Just wanted to let you know I stumbled upon your site while doing some Bible research. I appreciate your Q&A section and articles. Excellent job in preaching the truth in love.<\/p>\n\t
Thank you for the encouragement.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Question: Greetings brother in Christ! Just wanted to let you know I stumbled upon your site while doing some Bible research. I appreciate your Q&A section and articles. Excellent job in preaching the truth in love. 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