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HARRIS COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL)- Our homes are the center of our Christmas celebrations.  But what if your home was suddenly gone?

A raging fire destroyed the home of a longtime Columbus pastor ten days before Christmas– and now she’s just thankful for the gift of life.

Phil Scoggins shares her story of survival.