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Speaker 1: dot com. David repents. In our last story, David remains

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Speaker 1: in a Year podcast. In yesterday's reading, we heard how

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Speaker 1: the reading for today. A subtle cloud of darkness covered

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Speaker 1: to you in Jesus name. Amen. Thank you for listening

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