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Harriet: Joy That Sustained the Journey - Black Church (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) - Illustration on Sermon | IllustrateTheWord

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Harriet: Joy That Sustained the Journey - Black Church (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)

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Imagine the dimly lit cabin deep in the woods, a sanctuary that echoed with the haunting melodies of freedom. This was where Harriet Tubman, with her unwavering spirit, would gather her fellow travelers on the Underground Railroad. As the night...

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1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

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Harriet: Joy That Sustained the Journey - Black Church (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)

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