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John Sumwalt For Agri-View
Jun 1, 2025
Jun 1, 2025

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King Abdulah II of Jordan says his father, the late King Hussein, visits him in his dreams every so often and brings him a message of comfort.

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King Abdullah II of Jordan
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John Sumwalt is a retired pastor and the son of dairy farmers. He is the author of “Shining Moments: Visions of the Holy in Ordinary Lives.” Email johnsumwalt@gmail.com or call 414-339-0676 to reach him.