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The story is about Tamar, but told from the perspective of her brother Absalom. It's a passionate exploration of the WHY behind "how things turned out."

It might make you cry. It makes me cry. Enjoy your tears.

May it all draw you closer to Christ.

Now...to the confession

It's all Emma's Fault

I am so ashamed. And I am so enthralled.

That's all I can share. I'll have to tell you details next week, if I can find the courage.

HOWEVER--Since today I have Tamar's story as a gift for you,
before going into details about my "information"
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Again, apologies, and I will (probably) share the "information" next week.

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Darlene

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