I just wanted to reach out and tell you how much you have encouraged me and helped me in my study of the Word.\u00a0 We are praying for you.<\/p>\n
Your brother in Christ.<\/p>\n\t
I am glad to hear we have been of service to you.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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