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Colossians 1:1-14 — Anabaptist (classic) - Illustration on Thanksgiving | IllustrateTheWord

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Colossians 1:1-14 — Anabaptist (classic)

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Colossians 1:1-14 calls the community to visible discipleship—Jesus’ way embodied, not merely admired—today, not someday.

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Thanksgiving Prayer Faith Redemption Spiritual Wisdom

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Colossians 1:1-14

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