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“Everyone who owns a home recognizes the need for fire insurance. We hope and pray that there will never be a fire. Nevertheless, we pay for insurance to cover such a catastrophe, should it occur. We ought to do the same with reference to family welfare.”

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Gordon B. Hinckley
Gordon B. Hinckley

Gordon B. Hinckley was a prominent religious leader known for his influential role in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as the 15th President of the Church from 1995 until his death in 2008. During his presidency, he was known for his dedication to spreading the church's message of peace and unity. more

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