Devotion
Canon Craig Roberts, along with his colleagues at Anglican Youthworks (Australia) contribute to the Lift Up Your Hearts Devotions for the month of March. The focus of the devotions demonstrates how throughout scripture, we see God at work through intergenerational discipleship.
The devotions are also available in Spanish and Portuguese, and in audio version in English.
If you would like to subscirbe for FREE to listen to the devotions on podcast in English here.
We hope these help to focus your thoughts and prayers on the coming of the Lord Jesus.
Para leer las Devociones en Español, haga clic en "Devocionales" y siga el enlace.
Para ler os Devocionais em Português, clique em "Devocionais" e siga o link.
Find out more about Craig Roberts and his ministry in this Everyday Global Anglicans interview with Ernie Didot:
Archbishop Ben Kwashi
Gafcon General Secretary
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