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Thankfulness | Finding Thankful
Shared on: Nov 20, 2017
Use this collection of high-quality preaching resources on Colossians 1:1-14 to help prepare your message on thankfulness, contentment, and prayer in the midst of life's challenges this Thanksgiving season.
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