August 14th: 2 Samuel 2 & Romans 14
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Alastair Roberts
David becomes king of Judah and Ish-bosheth of Israel. Not judging our brother or causing him to stumble.
Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/).
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