Our Savior's Lutheran Church-Beloit March 18, 2018 Worship Service Pastor Tony Dusso Gospel John 12:20-33
Our Savior's Lutheran Church-Beloit March 18, 2018 Worship Service Pastor Tony Dusso Gospel John 12:20-33
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To better understand God’s Word, we must not only understand the content on the page but also the emotional context in which it takes place.
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Worship leaders need to be more astute about their beliefs.
I apologize for sometimes using many sport examples. When I was younger, sports were a big part of my life. I really feel we can learn so much from the work ethics in sports and teamwork on how to get along and work together. Many times during my high school and my coaching years, practice played a