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Jan 2024
21m 2s

Why You Need to Think About What You Thi...

Pastor Rick Warren
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You can grow in any area of life by examining what's going on in your mind. Start thinking about what you’re thinking about so your thoughts can lead to healthy, purposeful action. Anytime you sin, you’re believing the lie that you’ll be better off going against God’s will. That is never true! Learn why the Bible says it’s important to think about what you ... Show More
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