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Jun 25, 2023Liked by Gary Varvel

Great retelling of the work of a dedicated follower of Jesus. Faithful till he was called home. Amen!

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Thanks Sharon. I hope to be like Harper, working to win souls right up to the end.

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Jun 24, 2023Liked by Gary Varvel

I’d never learned about John Harper before, Gary. Thank you so much! The deaths of those 5 people who had a huge amount of money makes it so clear that Christ’s death is the only thing that truly saves us! Thank you for saying that so clearly and beautifully!

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You're so right, Barb. In their final moment on earth, money had no value or meaning to them.

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Jun 24, 2023Liked by Gary Varvel

What a beautiful story. What a blessing for those who heard Pastor Harper’s words and called on Jesus. Absent from the body is present with the Lord. What comfort knowing their situation.

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Amen, Lucy. Amen.

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Very timely

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Thanks Robert.

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Jun 24, 2023Liked by Gary Varvel

Thanks Gary, that's an inspiring story. As I look at America today, it's a lot like the Titanic. Under its current leadership, it keeps hitting iceberg after iceberg and we are sinking into the depths ever faster. Thanks for being a voice for reason and for God in these troubling times.

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You're right, Mike. We keep hitting iceberg figuratively. Thanks for your response.

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Jun 24, 2023Liked by Gary Varvel

Wonderful and inspirational message of faith and devotion. I often fall short of being the best Christian I can be, and could only hope to one day be worthy of God’s love.

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Ron, you're worthy of God's love right now. Romans 5:8 says, "God demonstrated his love for us, in this, Christ died for us." That's how much God loves you. Personalize John 3:16 - "God so loved Ron, that He gave his one and only Son so that if Ron believes in Him, Ron shall not perish but have everlasting life."

Romans 10:13 says, "Whoever calls on the name of the Lord (Jesus) shall be saved."

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Jun 24, 2023Liked by Gary Varvel

I love this story, Gary. Many days I think I should just let you know how inspirational your emails are to me. I really appreciate your insight and your love for our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Thank you, Vickie. You've made my day.

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