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Nature Illustration: Wilderness and Spiritual Formation

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There’s a story told of a young woman named Eliza who decided to embark on a solo hike through a vast wilderness. As she trekked deeper into the forest, a sense of awe began to wash over her. The towering...

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Genesis 1:1-5

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