July 16th: 1 Samuel 7 & 1 Corinthians 15:1-34
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Alastair Roberts
Victory at Ebenezer. If Christ is not raised, your faith is in vain.
Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/).
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