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Many think that love is expressed only by making us feel good,  instead of allowing us to experience the whole range of human emotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once an old farmer had a weather vane on his barn that said, &#8220;God is love&#8221;  He explained, &#8220;I want everyone who passes by to know that God is love no matter which way the wind blows.&#8221;  If events in your life seem  to be entangled in a web of confusion, tragedy or suffering, don&#8217;t make the mistake of making your final judgments now.  Wait a bit and see what the Lord will do for you.  It will end up much  sweeter and better than what you could ever imagine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OUR GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL AND HE IS DEEPLY IN LOVE WITHY US <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. 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