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The Example of Joy - Story

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In a small town, there lived a woman named Ruth, known for her infectious joy. Despite facing hardships—a long battle with illness and the loss of her husband—Ruth radiated a light that drew people in. One afternoon, as I sat...

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Matthew 28:19-20

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