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Tradition tells us that the Apostle Paul once wrote, \u201cFaith is the certainty of things hoped for, a proof of things not seen.\u201d (Hebrews 11:1<\/a>) Hope on its own can be fleeting, but faithfulness – a life that lives out that hope – allows us to experience the Kingdom of Heaven in real ways.<\/p>\n The last two years have changed us. But Paul also said, \u201cAnd without faith it is impossible to please God.\u201d (Hebrews 11:6<\/a>) To journey with God, we have to find our hope again and live it out in faithfulness. 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Hope has become harder to find and faithfulness rare.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nBe Part of Annual Conference<\/h3>\n
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