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By Brian K. Brown, St. Mark M.B. Church Scripture: Acts 3:1-10 The scripture centers around a man lame from birth who was carried daily to the gate of the temple called Beautiful to ask alms of those who entered. Peter and John were on their way to the temple when they encountered him, and he asked […]

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