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\"\"<\/a>A special thanks to my friend Maria Morgan. \u00a0I have known Maria, her husband Steve and daughter Riley, for over ten years now. \u00a0While our paths do not cross as often as they used to, I am grateful that I can still call them my friends.<\/p>\n

Today Maria featured me on her blog. \u00a0To my knowledge, I have never been featured on anyone’s blog in the past and I am thankful that she considered me.<\/p>\n

Maria has been writing a blog for some time now. \u00a0It is amazing to see what her ministry has grown into. \u00a0She has added occasional videos and always has inspiring, encouraging writings for everyone. \u00a0If you want to see her blog, you can click here<\/a>. \u00a0I encourage you to signup for her email delivery or the RSS feed.<\/p>\n

To read my interview, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Thanks Maria!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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