Dwight Fletcher | Priorities and obedience

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Dwight Fletcher | Priorities and obedience

Throughout December, we have been looking at the humanity of Jesus. We have discussed the five ways in which He grew as a human being and what we can learn from Him. The bustle of Christmas Day has passed and gives us some time to look at other...

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