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Friday Lights: Megan’s Story
Each Friday we post content sent to us by our readers that is inspiring, funny, lighthearted or just generally fun. If you’d like more information on submitting content for this feature you can get more information here.
Here’s something from our friend Josiah Haken of New York City Relief. So good.
Category: Sermons and Video Clips
Tags: Compassion, Friday Lights, Hope, Poverty
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