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November/December 2014 Mark Johnson

Up Close Among Suffering Nigerians

“I’m sorry, Mr. Johnson, but your life insurance application was rejected.” When I asked why, the agent explained: “On the questionnaire, your answer about travel said you are going to Nigeria. That’s not considered a safe place right now. If you want to reapply after your trip, you can call me back then.” As I hung up the phone, I remembered the waiver the mission organization

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Mark Johnson is the pastor of Independent Bible Church of Martinsburg, West Virginia.

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