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Sep 2021
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The Mentor You Didn't Ask For

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Some lessons are only learned in the face of adversity. In “The Mentor You Didn’t Ask For,” Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church reveals that even during the painful seasons of life, God has a plan for you.

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