Devotion: That You May Gain Christ

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Devotion: That You May Gain Christ

Philippians 3 : 8 'What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ.' Is there anything that stops or hinders you from being an effective believer? Is it […]

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