Want more joy this Christmas? Follow Jesus example of service
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Billy Hill2022-12-20T09:43:00
At Christmas, we remember our Servant King, who gave up the status and privilege of heaven to take on human form. But Jesus also commands us to follow his example and serve others rather than ourselves, says Billy Hill
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