July 26th: 1 Samuel 15 & 2 Corinthians 9
July 25, 2020
Alastair Roberts
The rejection of Saul. Grace and the fruit of thanksgiving.
Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/).
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