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The father of a close friend of mine in California recently passed away.\u00a0 She and her family are grieving, but mixed in with that sorrow is a peace and joy because they know that their dad is whole and with the Lord.\u00a0 In contrast, this group of men, sons of our dear friend, Chief T, who passed away a few years ago, don\u2019t have that reassurance. They recently were gathered on their lamb feast holiday, feasting not just on food but on fellowship.\u00a0 We were joyful guests, joining in as they celebrated with laughter and stories and memories.\u00a0 They celebrated with thankfulness to God for bringing them through tough times. They talked about their dad\u2019s penchant for welcoming people with a jolly disregard of their cultural system of being polite. \u00a0They don\u2019t understand, yet, that there is a Father who loves them more than theirs here on earth.\u00a0 Would you pray for our friends, that they would become aware of God\u2019s free grace?<\/p>\n

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