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The Hymnal That Survived the Fire

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On March 14, 1990, a fire swept through Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, gutting the sanctuary that had held generations of worship since 1808. Firefighters...

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1 Chronicles 16:34

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Evening Prayer: Simply Thank You

Thank You, God. For this day—however it went. For this breath—still being given. For this moment—to stop and notice You. Thank You for loving me when I forget You're there, when I mess up, when I take You for granted.

Psalm 107:1Universalgratitude

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