Hardships are the Lord's greatest blessings to the believer. Without them we would love the Lord only for what He does for us. Our troubles teach us to love Him for who He is." Sister Norton in "The Preacher's Bride

Jody Hedlund
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Life is full of adversities, but when you are facing them, you can't help but to see your life in a different light. The truth is that if we don't get through the hardships, we will never appreciate the blessings that come with it.

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