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“Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellow disciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.” John 11:16 KJV
Her father’s death didn’t stop her mother from making sure she raised her children so they weren’t afraid to make a difference. She had faith that her life’s example was the biggest advertisement to change the unjust things she witnessed. I’m sure old Eeyore, I mean Didymus, was really discouraged now. I am a very logical person.

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Wayne by Presidential Seal - Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
“And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein….” Acts 14:15 KJV

I just want some of that passion juice. The spark that started their relationship was remembered at its end. One of the problems with the defense of never being burnt by passion again is that you spend so much time defending against the hurt and you just might miss out on the things that make happiness happen.

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Author (in his younger days) running track in high school
“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.” Romans 5:3-5 KJV

I was probably just an average track runner, maybe a little above average my senior year. I was definitely not a super star. We are all lucky because Jesus still found a way to be victorious, even with the betrayal of a friend.

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