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Lighten Up: Meet Rollins
Greg introduces his grandson Rollins and talks about the God of little things.
Category: General, Lighten Up
Tags: Crucifixion of the Warrior God, Greg Boyd, Kindness, Kingdom Living, Lighten Up
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