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Monday, March 7, 2011

Increase our Hope ~ John Calvin

"We should ask God to increase our hope when it is small, awaken it when it is dormant, confirm it when it is wavering, strengthen it when it is weak, and raise it up when it is overthrown." 

— John Calvin



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