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It is during these defining moments of adversity – famines, if you will – that I have come to understand “sacrifice brings forth blessings.” It is my desire to visually convey that true faith always manifests itself in faithfulness. The message of the Widow of Zarephath has tremendous relevancy today; it is through our choices we ultimately come to know God.   (Scriptural reference: 1 Kings 17: 9-15)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePainting by Sandy Freckleton Gagon\r\n\r\n","brand":"Havenlight Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Open Edition Canvas \/ 20 X 16 3\/4 \/ Rolled Canvas in Tube","offer_id":37654920167592,"sku":"SFG1006577","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Open Edition Canvas \/ 20 X 16 3\/4 \/ Frame A 27 3\/4 X 31","offer_id":52799586435240,"sku":"SFG1006577FA","price":335.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Open Edition Canvas \/ 20 X 16 3\/4 \/ Black 26 1\/2 X 23 1\/4","offer_id":42443816665256,"sku":"SFG1006577FBL","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Open Edition Canvas \/ 20 X 16 3\/4 \/ Brown 27 3\/4 X 24 1\/2","offer_id":42443816698024,"sku":"SFG1006577FBR","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Open Edition Canvas \/ 20 X 16 3\/4 \/ Gold 25 3\/4 X 22 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