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May 2024
31m 26s

I Need to Make a Decision

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Life is full of decisions. Each day, an individual makes countless decisions both big and small. So, is there a right way to make decisions? How can a person always be sure to make the right decision? Jeff Cavins offers his insight into good decision making by pulling from his experience and his knowledge of both Scripture and the Church’s teachings.

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Wise decision-making involves aligning with God’s will: “Not my will, but yours be done” (Luke 22:42).

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