Testify! Our Staff Share Stories of Your Prayers at Work. Here’s Erle.
In this “Testify Series,” our staff at American Bible Society share the testimonies of people whose lives have been transformed through your prayers. Your prayers enable American Bible Society and our global partners to share the life-changing message of the Bible with people around the world. And God is moving on hearts in miraculous ways! Today, Erle Deira, who serves…
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