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The Empty Chair

Source: Traditional95 words

A young pastor visited an elderly man who was dying. Next to the man's bed was an empty chair. 'I see you were expecting someone,' the pastor said. 'No,' the man replied, 'that chair is for Jesus. Yea...

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Topics & Themes

prayerrelationshippeacepresence

Emotional Tone

peacecomfortawe

Audience

youth

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