Floods and wildfires.
- 27th June 2011
- News and Prophecy Staff
The United States is experiencing disasters of biblical “extremes.” Vast areas of the country are suffering drought, flooding, or wildfires.
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The United States is experiencing disasters of biblical “extremes.” Vast areas of the country are suffering drought, flooding, or wildfires.
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