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December 29, 2016

The Best Dwelling Place

Christa Eckert Blum (Ohio)

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Jesus said, “In my Father’s house are many 
mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. 
I go to prepare a place for you.” - John 14:2 (KJV)

I have lived in many different places since my parents, brothers, and I left Latvia to escape communism. On our journey to freedom, we lived a short time in Poland and Germany. Later we were fortunate to immigrate to the United States.
All I can remember from my home in...

Today's Prayer
God of salvation, thank you for caring for us and for offering us the gift of eternal life with you. Amen.
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John 14:1-7

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