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The Burning Tree

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George MacDonald

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The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World

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Walking on Water: Reflections on Faith and Art

by Madeleine L'Engle

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