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Once upon a time, many years ago, in a not-so-distant land, people used to communicate with each other by writing letters. Like, on paper. Written by hand. It's true. People wrote letters to their parents, children, friends, husbands, wives, pen-pals, and anyone else they loved. They shared stories, updates, jokes, and funny observations. Sometimes they even confessed their love for each other. These letters brought hope to soldiers, distant family members, kids at summer camp, and friends who moved away. Before text messaging, email, and phone calls, these letters bridged gaps in time and space. 

In that way, the Bible is kind of like a love letter from God to us. Its words educate, encourage, and remind us of God's love. One piece of this love letter was once an actual letter, from Paul, one of the first followers of Jesus, to a church in present-day Greece. We may not be able to write letters to everyone in the world, but the way we live our lives can help communicate God's love to all of humankind — especially to those who are hurting. 

What words and actions of hope can you extend to others?