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November 20, 2024

Bend the Ear of God

Three Wonders of Christian Prayer

Oakhurst Baptist Church | Charlotte

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    David Mathis is executive editor for Desiring God and pastor at Cities Church. He is a husband, father of four, and author of A Little Theology of Exercise: Enjoying Christ in Body and Soul (2025). Read more about David.

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