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What Our Waiting Father Is Teaching Me in Jail Ministry

I’ve taught a Bible study in the local church for over 25 years. Once a week I would arrive about 15 minutes early, get my materials out, and chat with any of the women who came early while we waited for the others to arrive.

By Elizabeth Turnage
October 3, 2016
Elizabeth Turnage | In Prison | Patience | Prodigal Son | volunteer | Waiting Father

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