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Timothy's Grandmother: How Faith Gets Passed On When the Household Isn't United

Timothy grew up in a house with a Greek father, a believing mother and a grandmother who prayed. Paul's short note about them is one of the most encouraging things ever written for a parent who feels alone.

YESHVA Editorial6 min readEditor: Luciano Olguin

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