We walk in a \u201cravine as dark as death\u201d and yet we have nothing to fear because God is at our side; This is not just a comforting thought but reality, and an experience of the heart that we can trust. We shine brightly as the light of the world by His Spirit when we live in this reality of peace in the midst of suffering, disillusions, and grief. Shine your light in people\u2019s sight, and watch God renew your strength each day.<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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