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> He keeps me functioning each and every day. Without Him, I will
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> Do you give up? Think about it . Are you going to repost this,
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> May God keep you and bless you. If this doesn't give you chills,
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> If You Love God... And, are not ashamed of all the marvelous things
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> I don't think I know 10 people who would admit they love Jesus. Do
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>through town yesterday when I saw a young boy coming toward me
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>this bird cage. On the bottom of the cage were three little wild
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>come from the Garden of Eden, and he was gloating and boasting. "Yes,
sir,
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>indeed it was sent out to many more.
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> If You Love God... And, are not ashamed of all the marvelous things
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> I don't think I know 10 people who would admit they love Jesus. Do
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>love Him