For me, Jesus is my cleft in the rock. He is my safest friend, my safe…

Anne Lamott
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For me, Jesus is my cleft in the rock. He is my safest friend, my safe totally loving accepting big brother. ✨ Like a puppy in a Christmas stocking. Interview with Susan Olasky, world.wng.org. September 20, 2003.
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For me, Jesus is my cleft in the rock. He is my safest friend, my safe totally loving accepting big brother. ✨ Like a puppy in a Christmas stocking. Interview with Susan Olasky, world.wng.org. September 20, 2003.

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