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Long life was never guaranteed

Discussion of God and the inequities of Christian life in the real world always presents well-meaning Christians with a powerful dilemma. Anyone looking for a perfect life as a Christian, God-fearing person has to face the unpleasant reality that life... ...full story at Japan Times

from Japan Times on Wed, May 21 2008

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