Finding meaning in the life of a loved one who dies is part of grief | Death and dying | The Guardian

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Charismatic Ministries. Appreciation and Critique - Surviving Church

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I see the good folks at Blogger have broken the "blog this" feature.  

Pity.

When will they learn the truth of "If it ain't brioke, don't fix it".