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Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Peace Amid Trial - Lutheran (Philippians 4:6-7)

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"Paul wrote from prison; I write from prison. Peace that passes understanding comes not when circumstances improve but when Christ is near. 'The Lord is at hand'—this is everything. In Christ, even chains cannot steal peace. Pray, and peace guards." — Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Lutheran: peace in chains.

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Philippians 4:5-7

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