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August 13, 2018

The Gift of Prayer

Lydia Harris (Washington)

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The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. - James 5:16 (NIV)

My husband, Milt, had recently returned from a men’s retreat, and when I walked into the living room I expected to see him sitting in his comfortable recliner. But I was surprised to see him kneeling by the sofa with his Bible open in front of him. I was used...

Today's Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for those who pray for us. Help us to follow Jesus’ faithful example in praying for others. Amen.
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James 5:13-16

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