"You will say that these are very small sins; and doubtless, like all young tempters, you are anxious to be able to report spectacular wickedness. But ...
God can make good use of all that happens, but the loss is real.
~ C. S. Lewis ~
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God can make good use of all that happens, but the loss is real.
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