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What Does it Mean to be a Disciple?
http://youtu.be/zZVBV3zByys
Here’s our good friend Bruxy Cavey talking about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and to call him “Lord.” It’s less than three minutes, but it’s a good reminder of what we’re doing when we enter into a submitted relationship with Jesus. Check it out!
Category: General
Tags: Bruxy Cavey, Discipleship
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