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Speaker 1: all have been having a very good start to your

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Speaker 1: week so far. We are in Hebrews three today and

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Speaker 1: before we begin today's episode, feel free to grab your

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Speaker 1: favorite version the Bible. And also, you're a delicious cup

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Speaker 1: of coffee or a cup of tea this morning, as

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Speaker 1: the sponsor gives a quick message or two to you guys.

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Speaker 1: Now before we begin today's episode, I have been dying

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Speaker 1: to tell you guys a little bit about what's going

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Speaker 1: on in my life. Recently because it's really good things. Actually,

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Speaker 1: I have been doing the worship leading at my church

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Speaker 1: once again with my husband, so right now my husband

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Speaker 1: So I do apologize because you've probably noticed I haven't

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Speaker 1: grace because taking on a new responsibility, especially during Easter,

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Speaker 1: Hebrews Chapter three today, verses one through six. I'll be

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