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Jesus told us to \u201cgive to those who ask.\u201d \u00a0Many of us solve this problem by avoiding those who might ask something of us. \u00a0We see a homeless person and we look the other way, making sure we don\u2019t make eye contact. \u00a0Today, make yourself available to those who might ask. \u00a0Go to someone who might need help and ask if they need it. \u00a0Somewhere along the way you might find Christ or at least a new friend.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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