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Image Christian communities worldwide should be models for an economy of life in their own contexts urge the global Christian organizations. The photo shows LWF livelihoods projects in Nepal. LWF/Albin Hillert COVID-19: Adopt an Economy of Life, urge global Christian organizations Coronavirus pandemic a prophetic moment (LWI) – The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a new urgency to adopting an “Economy of Life.” Global Christian organizations that represent millions of people across the world are calling for action…
Image Prayer Service For the 20th anniversary of the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification
