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This video makes a great point...enjoy!

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Aunt Angie said…
Deanna---happened over here by way of clicking on pastors----out of curiousity wanting to see "how many" pastors blogged. I have 3 pastor brother-in-laws. One of them blogs--so it was there when the search started. Your name/face appeared first and I popped over here! I am encouraged, and blessed. Just to let you know...there were over 6000 blogs owned by people that listed "pastor" as occupation. I never left the first pageof listing....I have no intention of visiting them all. I do try and visit a blog each week that I've never been to before though---lets me see what God is doing all over the world!
Your blog is awesome---a tool for the Master of life. I pray His blessings on your life as you continue!
3:17 PM
Aunt Angie said…
Okay, I am back. I just popped over to your church site! Now I know why I was prompted here! My brother-in-law I mentioned pastors "Sneads First A/G" in Sneads Florida. We are country folks that love the Lord with all our hearts!
Well, just wanted to stop again...I appreciate what you do! Be blessed Deanna!
3:23 PM
Deanna Doss Shrodes said…
Thank you for commenting! I appreciate you stopping by!

Good to mention other A/G folks, and mostly those who love the Lord with all their hearts!

Blessings and love,
Deanna
9:49 PM
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