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Think of this- we may live together with Him here and now, a daily walking with Him who loved us and gave Himself for us.

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Elisabeth Elliot
Age: 88 †
Born: 1926
Born: December 21
Died: 2015
Died: June 15
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It is in our acceptance of what is given that God gives Himself.
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