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Article: Livers and lovers: there is more to love than palpitation and procreation.
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- Presbyterian Record
- Article date:
- February 1, 1998
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I Corinthians 13
You might be tempted to write off February 14 as simply another attempt to sell hearts and flowers, but St. Valentine belongs to the church. Maybe St. Valentine and the word "love" associated with him need rescuing from the market-place.
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