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Reflection on God's Goodness through Hardship
Exodus 18:1-12
Paul Briggs
November 26, 2023
The visit of a family member often gives space and opportunity for reflection. The question typically driving the conversation is: What has happened in your life since the last time we saw one another? There is one of two directions this conversation might go.
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