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When Forgiveness - Story

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There was a young woman named Sarah who had always dreamed of becoming a professional dancer. From a tender age, she poured her heart into...

This is stories & illustrations on forgiveness and perseverance, drawing on Matthew 28:19-20. It carries an emotional tone of hope, joy and peace.

There was a young woman named Sarah who had always dreamed of becoming a professional dancer. From a tender age, she poured her heart into her craft, practicing long hours in front of her mirror and performing in local shows. But one day, tragedy struck. In a sudden accident, she injured her ankle, a blow that felt like a death sentence to her dreams.…

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Matthew 28:19-20

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Prayer for Missionaries

God of all nations, for those who left home to share Your love— Living in foreign cultures. Learning new languages. Sacrificing comfort for calling. Sustain them. Provide for their needs. Protect them from danger. Keep their families strong. Give them fruit for their labor.

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