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Nov 2023
25 m

How To Be Happy No Matter What Happens—P...

Pastor Rick Warren
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We all face stressful seasons in lifetimes when we feel like we’re treading water and barely getting by. Thankfully, God’s Word gives us new strength to keep going, to trust God when it doesn’t make sense, and to handle stress even in the most difficult of times. In this series, Pastor Rick looks to the Bible for strategies on how to navigate stressful times ... Show More
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