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March 13th: Proverbs 12 & Colossians 2:8-19

Alastair Roberts

March 13th: Proverbs 12 & Colossians 2:8-19

March 12, 2021
Alastair Roberts
Alastair Roberts

Discerning people's character in their words and actions. We have the fullness in Christ—don't retreat to the shadows!

Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/).

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