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“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”  John 3:16





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  1. UnknownApril 22, 2018 at 1:57 PM

    When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us. If you're going through hell, keep going. Life always offers a second chance, it’s called “TOMORROW”. LOU

    “The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty” ~ Winston Churchill, Prime Minister

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