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It has been a challenging time in our country. People are not getting along, there are challenges to moral and ethical understandings. It is tough to keep the faith and be strong when facing some of these challenges. It can be especially important in the trying times to consider the blessings we have in our…http://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/throughthelensoffaith/files/2017/06/IMG_1111-e1503275109939-225x300.jpg