Popular Spotlight COMMENTARY Ann Farabee: Powerful privilege - the ability to serve others like Jesus By Ann Farabee Aug 22, 2025 Aug 22, 2025 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save “Be strong and work for I am with you” are words from Haggai 2:4.kAm%96J 8:G6 FD 2 52:=J A=2? 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