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Suffering

Dear Smyrna

September 27, 2016

  • Jesse Stoner
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  • Suffering

Suffering isn’t an easy subject to talk about, nor is it something we want to encounter… but suffering has value, and Christ uses it to shape and form His church. The church in Smyrna is an example and an encouragement to us in this.

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