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After being thoroughly humiliated by a talking donkey, he found himself unable to curse the Jews, showering them with tremendous blessings instead.
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You’ll be with your spouse in heaven, but perhaps not in the way that you imagine.
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Our role is not to become our children's flame. It is to help ignite theirs by providing a positive example for them to emulate.
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