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Howard Thurman on Courage for the Fearful - Black Church (2 Timothy 1:7) - Illustration on Black folk | IllustrateTheWord

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Howard Thurman on Courage for the Fearful - Black Church (2 Timothy 1:7)

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"Fear has been the constant companion of Black folk in America—fear of violence, fear of deprivation, fear of tomorrow. But God has given a Spirit not of fear! Power to stand, love to persist, sound mind to strategize. The Spirit...

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Howard Thurman on Courage for the Fearful - Black Church (2 Timothy 1:7)

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