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“True conviction of sin--how difficult it is, when its appearances and modes of life are so fair, when it twines itself so cunningly about, or creeps so insidiously into, our amiable qualities, and sets off its internal disorders by so many outward charms and attractions.”

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The New Life

This book delves into the journey of an individual seeking a new beginning and the challenges they face in their quest for personal growth and change. more

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Horace Bushnell
Horace Bushnell

Horace Bushnell was an American religious leader and theologian, born on April 14, 1802, and died on February 17, 1876. He had a profound impact on the fields of religion and theology, particularly in the areas of Christian ethics and religious education. more

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