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For evangelist Larry Draper, the good news was his highest priority

Larry Draper stands with his wife of 53 years, Sandy. The longtime evangelist and pastor died Aug. 21 at the age of 75. FACEBOOK/Photo

Posted Wednesday, October 30, 2019 11:10 am

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Commentary: Jesus will return

The passage in John 14:1-3 immediately came to mind after I had accepted the news of my dad’s passing. It was an immediate comfort in a time of loss.

For evangelist Larry Draper, the good news was his highest priority

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