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Oct 2021
29m 40s

Are You Okay Being You?

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In today's society it can be so tempting to compare ourselves with others and to feel insecure. Jeff offers us various Scripture verses that help us find our confidence in the Lord, and reminds us that the only person we need to compare ourselves with is Jesus Christ.

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Conversion is not about being a better version of yourself, it’s about becoming like Jesus Christ.

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