Image of Jesus Christ Seen in Kingsville

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Manuel De La Rosa

(November 28, 2008)

KINGSVILLE--A man says an image of Jesus Christ has appeared just outside of his Kingsville home. Regardless of how you feel about these kinds of sightings, one thing is certain, lots of people are showing up at this home to see it for themselves.

You can see the image of Christ on a light pole in an alley way. He believes it's there for a reason.

Tomas Olvera just moved into this home near the Kleberg County Courthouse. Last weekend,he was meditating and praying inside, then he came outside. For some reason, he looked up at this light pole.

"When I was going in, I moved my neck," said Olvera. "That's when I saw the image of Jesus Christ. I felt real good."

Ever since he saw the image of Christ, he told his neighbors and spread the word about it. Literally, hundreds of people have come on foot and in car to check it out, even one very sick woman with her daughter came here to pray for a speedy recovery.

"It makes me feel real good," Olvera said about people coming to his home. "It makes me feel like they have faith in the Lord Jesus Christ."

Neighbors, who have lived here for decades, said they've never seen this image before. They don't believe somebody would risk their life and climb near these power lines to put the image up there.

"I was surprised because I have heard of it so many times in other parts of the state or somewhere else, but not here in Kingsville," said Estella Garcia, a neighbor. 

"I feel close to God and I believe in God all my life," said C. Salazar, a friend of Olvera. 

Olvera says the image of Christ has been up on this transformer pole for nearly a week. He isn't sure how much longer it will remain, but he just hopes it never goes away.

"Yes, I would like to invite everybody in the surrounding areas to come see this image so they can there is a Lord and a Christ," Olvera said. 

He believes more people will come see this image, which is rarely seen in South Texas.

(Location of Light Pole is in the alley behind a home on 709 1/2 E. Henrietta between 11th and 12th St. two blocks from the Kleberg County Courthouse.)

--Manuel De La Rosa, Area 3 News, mdelarosa@kiiitv.com 

Tuesday, Apr 7 at 12:27 PM LGonzalez wrote ...

Wow many of u in here talk bout beliefs n hav copied many things from da bible 2 put on here.But how many of u really believ in our Christ?Many of u r bein judgemental and rude da 1 thing Our Father always sed was 2 treat others with respect as u would like to be treated I hav gon 2 c da image n altho i didnt get da same sensation of faith as i hav goten 4 othr sighting Ive seen of Our Lord and Mother I respect the thots and opinions of othrs so mayb b4 u start judging u should stop and think!!

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Sunday, Dec 14 at 4:49 PM alan wang wrote ...

check kingsville record (circa 1979) for candle that melted into a hand with the wick ending up in the palm. There was a picture of in the Kingsville Record.

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Sunday, Dec 7 at 11:45 PM virtuous nonbeliever wrote ...

Also, I respect anyone's faith and lack therof, but Christ founded no church. Christianity was actually founded by St. Peter a few years after Christ's death. and was never even official until 313. At this time, St. Constantine (a pagan philosopher and businessman) legally founded the Roman Catholic Church for a profit. He was never even baptized until he was on his death bed when he was too weak to protest. Have faith, friends, but research will help one come to more logical conclusions.

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Sunday, Dec 7 at 11:38 PM virtuous nonbeliever wrote ...

It's great that sightings of Christ always depict his image as it has been westernized since the early 4th century. I'm not saying that he doesn't have faith, but I'm certain that if an actual image of him had shown of his true appearance, say, in the carpet, they would disregard it as a stain, spray some Shout on it, and call it a day.

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Sunday, Dec 7 at 10:27 PM Dolores .V. Kingsville T.X. wrote ...

I DON'T BELIEVE IT WHEN I WAS A CATHOLICS NOW IM A APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY OF THE FAITH IN CHRIST JESUS... YOU NEED TO READ THE BIBLE TO NO THE TRUE OK!!!!! GOD LOVE'S YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU......

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Friday, Dec 5 at 7:02 AM kingsville again... wrote ...

there is only 1 god, it just what you believe in

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Thursday, Dec 4 at 8:32 PM kingsville wrote ...

its not evil thats just how god put his image there. jsut believe in him and pray.

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Wednesday, Dec 3 at 10:14 PM Wayne Grant wrote ...

God gives man freewill to choose who they want to follow but He also gives object lessons in the Bible for us to be aware of the falseness that comes around, if it can't be proved by the Bible then we should not believe in it. Jesus said in Matt 12:39 He was not giving anymore signs to this wicked generation of faihless people. He was not only talking to the people of His time but to us today. All scripture is good for correction, doctrine and also to produce righteousness in a person, 1Tim3:16.

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Wednesday, Dec 3 at 10:10 PM Moo wrote ...

I heard it changed into the form of a demon. I need to go see it, It's not far from my house.

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Wednesday, Dec 3 at 3:20 PM sismol/12032008 wrote ...

People who have comments on the image of Jesus Christ.Everyone has thier own opinions. But People look at what is happening to the world and lots of us don't think of kneeling down and pray to the Lord. Look at the 9/11 Attack,The War in Afghanistan and Iraq, all the threats of nuclear and terrorism to America. This is just to let us know that the DAY OF THE LORD IS AT HAND AND IS COMING REAL SOON.You all see of Image of Jesus Christ and some of us get so ugly with your remarks. Kneel pray!!!

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Wednesday, Dec 3 at 5:47 AM Jessica wrote ...

I think it looks like Mona Lisa, Maybe it's a sign from Leonardo? Ah whatever it is I can't believe it's caused so much faith and Hatred at the same time. I thought you weren't suppose to worship anything but the Lord. A transformer? Really? I have to say it's better than a potato chip.

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Tuesday, Dec 2 at 11:02 PM Anonymous wrote ...

"Hail the almighty telephone pole!" If you hail the almighty telephone pole....you may just go there...(the homonym hail)...

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Tuesday, Dec 2 at 10:55 PM Anonymous wrote ...

["WILL EVERYONE JUST SHUTUP!!!!"] Well now, that was very mature and may I add productive .....tsk tsk :(

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Tuesday, Dec 2 at 7:22 PM bm KINGSVILLE! wrote ...

WILL EVERYONE JUST SHUTUP!!!!

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Tuesday, Dec 2 at 4:59 PM Anon wrote ...

Hail the almighty telephone pole!

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Tuesday, Dec 2 at 4:38 PM ******God is Love****** wrote ...

Exodus 20:4-5...... 4 “You shall not make for yourself a carved image—any likeness of *anything* that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; 5 you shall not bow down to them nor serve them. For I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God.... **If God says not to worship any images, Why would he send a sign in the form of an Image? He wouldn't! In the bible he always sent his angels to prepare a path... for whatever miracle he had instored.***

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Tuesday, Dec 2 at 3:55 PM ********God is Love******* wrote ...

"If you trace the roots of Christianity. (Catholicism)" False,Catholicism was declared by Emperor Theodosius. Emperor Theodosius declared Catholic Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire, and defined the term "Catholic" Christianity, "ChristFollower" was declared by Christ.

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Tuesday, Dec 2 at 3:45 PM **God is Love**The Bible is our manual to life***Basic Information Before Leaving Earth**** wrote ...

(God unites not divides) Mathew 16:17-19I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them.For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of naive people. Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I am full of joy over you; but I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil.

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Tuesday, Dec 2 at 3:30 PM C. Thomas wrote ...

Why is it the Catholic Faith is always attacked? If you trace the roots of Christianity. Jesus Christ founded our Faith. All other faiths were founded by men. Catholics do not worship images of Jesus but the image it represents. Jesus is our Brother. His Mother, is Mary and Mary became our Mother at the cross. Since Mary is in Heaven (alive) we ask her to pray for us and interecede for us to her Son. We do the same for each other here on earth. God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit is our God.

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Tuesday, Dec 2 at 1:41 PM KINGSVILLE,TX wrote ...

everyone just needs to stop with the ugly childish comments its our belief as catholics,just like you have the same beliefs with ur religion

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Tuesday, Dec 2 at 1:24 PM Galeno Zalán wrote ...

¡Mmmmmmm! Es la imagen del Che Guevara

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Tuesday, Dec 2 at 11:37 AM kingsville anoymous wrote ...

if people want to believe let them stop being judgemental whoa re any of oyu to judge someones questions and answers or beliefs? Are you christ? dont think so..

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Tuesday, Dec 2 at 11:34 AM Bianca-Kingsville,Texas wrote ...

I think that akk of the arguements on here are ridiculous, yes it is wrong to pray to any item but having faith in the lord Jesus Christ is more than a picture if it is a sign or a test, in the end we will know so everyone who doubts it should have thought in their minds if it is a test of faith. Signs are meant and God can do anything if you choose to believe thats your choice if you choose not too then be assure that you are right with the lord before judging otheres! This picture is beautiful

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Tuesday, Dec 2 at 11:34 AM Nancie Paola wrote ...

Really, now, dear Christians, please stop bashing Roman Catholics. My relationship with Our Father, Son and Holy Spirit is so full, I have a hard time NOT talking about HIS teachings to everyone I meet.PLEASE, educate yourself regarding other relegious practices BEFORE you spew your hatred. I don't think Jesus likes that.The 'ignorance' of some Christian's scares the Spirit in me. Educate!!!! Tell your selfish, jealous Pastors to tell the Truth of the Catholic practices. You'll be pleased.

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Tuesday, Dec 2 at 8:00 AM Interested from Austin wrote ...

In todays world noone makes a big deal when people but foolish things or spend alot of money on a peice of jewerly but people write how foolish other are for believing I feel we should not judge just respect others views God is everywhere and maybe Kingsville Texas just needed a little faith during this holiday season god bless you all and i hope to see this in person soon

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Tuesday, Dec 2 at 8:00 AM *******LOVE********** wrote ...

This is what the bible says, Jesus own words. Mathew 24:23-25 23At that time if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ!' or, 'There he is!' do not believe it. 24For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and miracles to deceive even the elect—if that were possible. 25See, I have told you ahead of time.

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Monday, Dec 1 at 11:55 PM kingsville tx. wrote ...

The image of Jesus Christ on the transformer, is not the real spirit of the Lord Jesus, the only real spirit of the Lord Jesus is him, not know transformer pole that has a image on it. Its says in the bible that your not suppose to pray to any images, or to anything your tryin to pray to. your suppose to pray to him. And only him.

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Monday, Dec 1 at 11:53 PM HIT WOMEN wrote ...

its hard to believe but is that really JESUS ON ITS FACE IF YOU NOTICE THERE IS A CROSS ON HIS FORHEAD AND IT IS UPSIDE DOWN THAT MEANS THAT IT IS BAD so yeah but HE LOOKS VERY MAD

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Monday, Dec 1 at 11:30 PM xoxoxo wrote ...

if you dont believe it then thats on you but dont shatter the ones that do there is nothing wrong with believing in jesus..and i do believe everything happens for a reason praise god no matter how you see him:D cause he will always see it

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Monday, Dec 1 at 11:18 PM priscilla wrote ...

i believe its there for a reason.everyone has there own opinion.just look at it like this, his birthday is on the 25th and its coming. so it can mean lot of things. and no it does not look evil.just be colse to jesus that all i have to say.

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Monday, Dec 1 at 10:52 PM thoughtful consideration wrote ...

Wayne, the Bible does not give the actual dates in which this generation of which you speak will live. Perhaps we are not the generation that will be denied signs? And Craig, the Ten Commandments condemn images we create ourselves; they say nothing of what God himself might create for us. That said, I have to agree that we can't really know what he might have looked like, and as much as I would like to see such a sign, this one kind of looks like the non-human characters in Planet of the Apes.

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Monday, Dec 1 at 10:40 PM salome wrote ...

as long as the faithful pray and praise God,this image draws them closer. why would satan give cause for prayer ?

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Monday, Dec 1 at 10:08 PM Dolores V wrote ...

I DON'T BELIEVE IT WHEN I WAS A CATHOLICS NOW IM A APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY OF THE FAITH IN CHRIST JESUS... YOU NEED TO READ THE BIBLE TO NO THE TRUE OK!!!!!!

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Monday, Dec 1 at 8:55 PM Wayne Grant wrote ...

Does anybody know what Jesus looks like. We know He was a Jew but did He have long curly hair. So if we don't know what He looks like then how can we be sure it's Him. In Matthew 12:39 Jesus says, "a wicked and faitless generation will always seek after a sign, but none will be given". So if Jesus says no sign will be given to this generation are we calling Him a liar for saying this sign is from Him. The Bible is clear about who does signs and wonders these days to deceive the people. ReadStudy

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Monday, Dec 1 at 6:43 PM unknow writer wrote ...

you dont have to go to church to belive in jesus or god you can praise him where ever your heart desieres. as longas you belive

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Monday, Dec 1 at 6:22 PM Chase White wrote ...

By the way, If it draws people close to God, who cares if it just a picture on a transformer. They are going by faith!!!

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Monday, Dec 1 at 6:14 PM yolanda rios wrote ...

i belive in god and jesus iam all the way from palm beach florida and yes christ will appear in many ways remember he is commnig soon so dont be suprize when he knocks on your door so are you prepared for him.and yes the lord is comming soon

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Monday, Dec 1 at 6:10 PM Chase White wrote ...

I live in Kingsville and a proud Catholic, and saw the image after school today, and I TRUELY believe that it is a MARICLE!!! GOD WORKS IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS TO HAVE PEOPLE COME TO HIM!!!

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Monday, Dec 1 at 4:14 PM White Rabbit wrote ...

I'd say it looks like Slash, but I can't tell without the hat.

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Monday, Dec 1 at 3:57 PM unknown wrote ...

It's ridiculous that people will flock and pray to a picture and won't even consider going to church. Jesus is everywhere and if these people want to be closer to him they need to read the bible, go to church and pray to him not go put your faith in a light pole.

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Monday, Dec 1 at 3:54 PM AVS wrote ...

THE DEVIL KEEPS DECEIVING MANY PEOPLE, SPECIALLY CATHOLICS.

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Monday, Dec 1 at 3:50 PM vanessa carrales wrote ...

You need to go in person to truely see the picture you see is nothing like looking at it in person also an interesting fact is on the side of the transformer is the number 25 no other transformers in this are had a number printed on it like this faith and beleiving is up to each individual and I beleive that all things happen for a reason so god bless the ones that beleive and also the ones that dont

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Monday, Dec 1 at 3:01 PM marty wrote ...

Not only is it not an image of Jesus, it's not even a light pole like the story says several times. LOL! You dupes will believe anything.

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Monday, Dec 1 at 2:12 PM Jimbo wrote ...

More mysticism. Catholics are prone to this, it's encouraged in the Popish church. Anything to keep you're eyes on idols and out of his Word - the Bible. The message of Christ is in the Bible not on a utlity pole under a freeway overpass or on a piece of toast. Don't be so silly.

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Monday, Dec 1 at 1:58 PM Gerald from Ontario, Canada wrote ...

Before you decide to disprove this image and project hate towards it, why don't you go to Kingsville yourself, climb that pole, and try to erase it from the transformer. No one can erase God's work. I challenge you. If you can accomplish that then tell the world. Jesus said to Thomas "Happy are those who believe without seing". If it were from the devil, then devil worshippers would be flocking these places not Christ worshippers. Think about this.

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Monday, Dec 1 at 1:47 PM Gerald from Ontario, Canada wrote ...

Read the Bible, old testament and new testament. It is full of passages with apparations of all sorts: angels, God's finger, burning bush on Mount Sinai, Tobi's angel Raphael, Jesus himself before and after resurrection, shroud of Turin, Veronica's Veil, etc...Nowadays, plenty of reports in the USA and the World. God works in mysterious ways. He will do anything to get our attention to turn back to him. He is our Father, Savior, Redeemer and He loves us more than any love imaginable.

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Monday, Dec 1 at 1:35 PM Gerald from Ontario, Canada wrote ...

Mr Craig Snyder, with all due respect, why are you so obstinent with images. Don't you have any pictures of your loved ones. You must, and if so why do you have them. Isn't it for the same reason as everyone, to be able to remember, reminisce, tell stories (as a picture is worth 1000 words), soothe pain. Why would God have aloud the invention of camera if it weren't so. Think about this.

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Monday, Dec 1 at 9:38 AM Dave wrote ...

I am a practicing Christian but, unfortunately, this one looks more like Charles Manson.

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Monday, Dec 1 at 9:19 AM Jon Guy wrote ...

God bless this guy-a good christian still exists-10 more like him and God will preserve America

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Monday, Dec 1 at 8:25 AM Tom Hall wrote ...

He does not look very Jewish.

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Monday, Dec 1 at 7:44 AM Anonymous wrote ...

i couldnt agree more that the image does look a little like mona lisa. but its odd how it just apeared there. maybe he is here for the holidays =) let people beleive what they see. the lord comes in misterious ways

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Monday, Dec 1 at 7:04 AM Frank wrote ...

Mollie...can you tell me exactly WHERE in the Bible it mentions the Rapture? I can't find it in mine.

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Monday, Dec 1 at 1:51 AM Someone who lives down the street wrote ...

it's truely a miracle to see something so beautiful....

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Monday, Dec 1 at 12:23 AM Avery Whitman wrote ...

its the budha stupid!!

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Sunday, Nov 30 at 10:41 PM GOD'S CHILD wrote ...

PRAISE GOD!!! THE LORD DOES APPEAR IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS. HE IS COMING FOR HIS CHILDREN SO BE PREPARED, AND REJOICE IN THE LORD. GOD'S CHILD IN FALFURRIAS TEXAS. GOD BLESS YOU EVERYONE.

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Sunday, Nov 30 at 9:56 PM Craig Snyder wrote ...

Nobody thinks much anymore do they? 1. NO ONE knows what Christ looked/looks like! 2. God, in the 10 commandments, CONDEMNED images! 3. God WILL NOT provide images to 'aid' someones faith, thus CONTRADICTING His commandments! 4. Satan is ALWAYS happy to contradict God, and give men FALSENESS!

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Sunday, Nov 30 at 6:32 PM Voiceinthewilderness wrote ...

[Even him], whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders. 2 Thess 2 For false christs and false prophets will rise and show signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. Mark 13:22

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Sunday, Nov 30 at 5:42 PM Anonymous wrote ...

sorry but this image is a demon

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Sunday, Nov 30 at 1:25 PM MM wrote ...

It looks more like the Mona Lisa. Also, Jesus' disciples taught against men having long hair. There's every reason to believe that Jesus did not have long hair.

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Sunday, Nov 30 at 11:19 AM Mollie Silguero wrote ...

the Bible says that the rapture is coming and I do believe it. The Lord will come in musterious ways. For God is real.

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Saturday, Nov 29 at 9:17 AM just me wrote ...

it looks more like Mona Lisa, or Jerry Garcia.

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