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On This Day: Börse Berlin building burns down after being hit in an air raid during World War... (1944) - Illustration on compassion | IllustrateTheWord

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On This Day: Börse Berlin building burns down after being hit in an air raid during World War... (1944)

Source: Today in History (history.muffinlabs.com) - CC BY-SA 3.042 words

On May 24, 1944: Börse Berlin building burns down after being hit in an air raid during World War II.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like compassion to others. Consider using it when preaching about compassion.

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