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		<title>the greatest need we have: the need to be loved</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2014 07:06:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Norma L. Brumbaugh</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[being wanted]]></category>
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				<description><![CDATA[<p>NEED LOVE What do you need? What do I need? What is the greatest need we have as humans? You need love, I need love. The greatest need we all have is a need to beloved. People can meet that need. Some will love us. There is another who meets our love-hunger need. Jesus meets [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;">What do you need? What do I need? What is the greatest need we have as humans?</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">You need love, I need love. The greatest need we all have is a need to beloved.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">People can meet that need. Some will love us. There is another who meets our love-hunger need.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;">Jesus meets our need to be loved. Jesus walks with us, he talks with us, he listens to us.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Jesus carries our burdens and lifts our cares. Jesus loves YOU. He will always love you. You can count on his love. It never fails.</span></p>
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