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“We like to talk about having the faith to be healed - what about the faith to be sick?.”

Quote by Mike Mason

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Mike Mason, born in 1952, is a renowned author whose works span various genres, including novels, poetry, and prose. Mason's writing is known for its profound philosophical insights and rich imagination, which have won him a dedicated following among readers. more

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