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2018 Fall
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2018 Fall

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Preparing for Baptisms And Supporting the Baptized
Preparing for Baptisms And Supporting the Baptized

Burgess works through baptism in the form of a parish dialogue: Martha worries the congregation doesn't follow up, Jerry's too busy, Lisa's not sure baptism matters, Max thinks it's mostly…

Returning to the Basics
Returning to the Basics

Peterson watches rock climbers on a vertical 2,000-foot face and notices what looks reckless is actually patient: every move tested, ropes secure, basics never forgotten. He turns the image into…

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