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- March 19, 2025

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Elizabeth Vecchione: Hi and welcome! I love sharing what I'm learning from the Lord - His Word, life experiences, what He is teaching me, struggles, victories, etc. Nothing excites me more than sharing new insights about God! I am also a songwriter so I will be sharing my music here, too.

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