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<div><font size="4" style="">Being ready is a constant challenge in
life. We do not have a rehearsal for life
but are suddenly on stage, thrust into the midst of change which may take us into
places unknown. Having Christ with us this
Advent season and always to shine his light before us so we can see our way into
the darkness and uncertainty of life is the only way to move forward in faith with
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<div><font size="4" style="">Peace and Advent blessings,</font></div>
<div><font size="4" style="">Joe</font></div>
<div><font size="4" style="">(Preaching at the Episcopal Church of the Divine Love, Montrose, New York)</font></div>
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