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Colossians 3:1-11 — Missional (pastoral)

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Colossians 3:1-11 reminds us: you don’t have to be impressive to be sent—just faithful and available.

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Colossians 3:1-11

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Colossians 3:1-11 — Missional (pastoral)

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