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Apr 2022
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Activated Disciple Series Part 5: Prayer...

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If Jesus asked you to follow him today, would tomorrow be any different than yesterday? Jeff discusses some the disciplines of a disciple and reveals their importance in the life of a follower of Christ.

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If you want to know what Jesus prayed about, look at what he did.

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