introduction. Like the pastor who started a group for parents of children with addictions. Like my friend who faithfully served before, during, and after her divorce. And like Mary Beth Chapman. I wished my story had started with, “I won the lottery!” and ended with, “And we lived happily ever after.” But that is not a story that God can use. And to be honest, is that a story that would comfort or inspire you? The heroes of the faith I grew up learning about weren’t heroes because of their stories; they were heroes because they shared their stories. The only thing we’re called to emulate is
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