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    Because He First Loved Me
    Because He First Loved Me
    Because He First Loved Me
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    Because He First Loved Me

    By Tonja Jackson

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    A true story of a young insecure girl dealing with the harsh realities of life. Told with humor and pain. Personal tragedies and disappointments. Learning to trust the goodness of the Lord and allowing him to transform her into a courageous woman of faith. Because He First Loved Me is a story of salvation, redemption, forgiveness, and restoration.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherChristian Faith Publishing, Inc.
    Release dateApr 5, 2017
    ISBN9781635253429
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