June 23rd: Judges 6 & 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16
June 23, 2020
Alastair Roberts
The calling of Gideon. Presenting a trustworthy message.
Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/).
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