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He noted that on Saturday there were 8 to 10 foot swells, with winds recorded at over 10 to 15 knots, or about 15 mph.

They twist themselves into theological knots teaching and preaching that it's OK to be both a millionaire and a minister to the gospel of Christ.

I am not even implying that it was a sinister or bullying entity, but like a giant oil tanker sailing at 20 knots, it had irresistible force and momentum.

"Being a single mother and having a 15-year-old teenager means you always have this little knot in your stomach. You’re always afraid."

"My stomach was in knots and I was sitting outside the office. I was like 'this was really stupid'."