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“The most precious thing a human being has to give is time. There is so very little of it, after all, in a life.”

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Edith Schaeffer
Edith Schaeffer

Edith Schaeffer, born on November 3, 1914, and died on March 30, 2013, was a renowned Christian author and thinker. Her works covered a wide range of fields, including family, education, and faith, and had a profound impact on contemporary Christian culture. more

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