# Explain this church sign: THANK GOD FOR YOUR TROUBLES. THEY MAY BECOME YOUR BLESSINGS

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**Created:** [June 1, 2009, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-this-church-sign-thank-god-for-your-troubles-they-may-become-your-blessings/498363 "2009-06-01T15:12:04Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 2, 2009, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-this-church-sign-thank-god-for-your-troubles-they-may-become-your-blessings/498363/41 "2009-06-02T21:58:24Z")

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> [@gigi](#):
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> It would have helped to spell “adversity” correctly.

Hoo boy. Screwed that one up.

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