Inheritors of God's Kingdom, Part 2: Chosen by a Higher Will
By Steve Kruschel
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Inheritors of God's Kingdom, Part 2: Chosen by a Higher Will

When the enemies of your faith surround you, don’t look to your own wits and wisdom.
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