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$\"Loving$ <\/p>\n

Lent is a time for drawing closer to the Lord. Use this Lenten season to refresh your commitment to Him. Allow Him to shape you into someone who He can use for His purposes.<\/p>\n

Lent is a season in which we practice saying no to the world and yes to God. Like all practice, it can become a habit if it\u2019s done well enough.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/iframe>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lent is a time for drawing closer to the Lord. Use this Lenten season to refresh your commitment to Him. Allow Him to shape you into someone who He can use for His purposes. Lent is a season in which we practice saying no to the world and yes to God. 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