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David H. Kelsey
David H. Kelsey teaches theology at Yale Divinity School.
Redeeming Sam: The difference Jesus makes
At age eight, Sam became totally paralyzed. A year later he emerged with brain damage, learning disabilities, complex emotional problems and severe behavioral problems. His family began to disintegrate under the strain. His mother committed suicide, and Sam was placed in a psychiatric hospital. In this horrible situation, what earthly difference can Jesus make?
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