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 "question": "What are the five reasons why God allows pressure and crisis in our lives?",
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  "What's the purpose of challenges and struggles in my life?",
  "How can understanding God's will help me make better choices in tough situations?"
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 "author": "Gene Cunningham",
 "book": "The Basics",
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