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Mar 2024
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82. Do not despise the time in between

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Today we discuss how circumstances we may see as unpleasant may actually be preparatory and how the Lord is developing humility in us. Buy A Tale of Three Kings Scriptures referenced: Numbers 13-14 Deuteronomy 8 Romans 8:28 James 4:6 Psalm 127:1 Genesis 37; 39-50 2 Samuel 5:3-5 (note also 2 Samuel 2:1-4) Psalm 27:13 Proverbs 2 James 1:5 **CORRECTION** Whe ... Show More
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