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The Example of Joy - Contemporary Example

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Just last summer, I had the privilege of visiting a community center in our city where a remarkable man named Thomas, a retired school teacher, leads a group of young adults. Each week, they gather in a small room filled...

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Scripture References

Psalm 23:1-6

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joy hope comfort

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