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(Note: Updated April 20, 2026. The Frederick K.C. Price meeting was in the early 1990's and it was a crusade not a revival)

This reflection has been archived from the public blog and is now available as part of the book, Modulating Tones by Yetta Armstrong.

Over time, selected writings from Modulating Tones have been transitioned into the book as part of a collected journey of faith, reflection, spiritual growth, and navigating life while walking with God through different seasons of life.

Thank you for reading and supporting this work over the years.

Modulating Tones is available on Amazon, and proceeds help support local and global outreach efforts through ministry and community work.

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