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The Weight of Expectations: Hagar and Modern Disappointments - Illustration on faith | IllustrateTheWord

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The Weight of Expectations: Hagar and Modern Disappointments

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Maria stood at the edge of her small garden, the earthy scent of freshly turned soil filling her nostrils. Just months ago, she had planted seeds of hope for her family’s future—much like Abram and Sarai had done when they...

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