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Winter Is Not Forever
- Seasons of the Heart, Book 3
- Narrated by: Johnny Heller
- Series: Seasons of the Heart, Book 3
- Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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- 01-15-19
Faith Building!
This truly is a faith building story. As Josh becomes a man, he waits for God's call as to what he should do with his life. He grapples with change in his old friendships, and changes on the farm. Josh learns what it is really like to live by his faith and that God can make all things work together for good.