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September 30th: 2 Chronicles 16 & James 4

Alastair Roberts

September 30th: 2 Chronicles 16 & James 4

September 29, 2020
Alastair Roberts
Alastair Roberts

Asa's disappointing end. Humble yourself before God.

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

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