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Five Dynamics of the Corporate Spiritual Life – Part 2: Participation, Conformation, Transformation

Posted on 04/10/2020 by David Bolton

We continue, now, looking through the lens of Philippians 3:10-11 to see how it further applies to the spiritual life of the Church. This series began with a look at the individual’s spiritual life in relation to this passage.  This … Continue reading →

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