THE 279 N Medina St, Suite 150, Loretto, MN 55357 OF Volume XLVIII VOICE ZION Number 2 February 2021 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1,2 Patience Read about this theme on pages 6–8. PHOTO: BRITA FREDRICKSON EDITORIAL What Does God Wish to Teach Us? 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