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Jul 2024
32m 54s

When You’re Losing Hope

LIFE.CHURCH
About this episode

We make decisions all the time. And while they don’t always feel significant, one decision could change the trajectory of your life. How do you know what choice to make? Or when it’s best to stay or walk away? We’re talking about it in this message.

ABOUT THIS MESSAGE

This message was originally presented as a part of a series called The Book of Ruth. Find out more about the series here: https://www.life.church/ruth

Our current series, At the Movies, can only be seen at a Life.Church location or at Life.Church Online. Each week on YouTube, we’re highlighting one of our favorite messages—but you can check out https://www.life.church/atthemovies to find a location or attend Life.Church Online anytime. See you At the Movies!

PRAYER

If you're facing something difficult, you don’t have to carry it alone. If it’s on your mind, it’s on God’s heart. We want to pray with you and support you through whatever you’re facing. Share your prayer request: https://www.life.church/getprayer 

ABOUT LIFE.CHURCH

Wherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Life.Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us at a Life.Church location throughout the United States or globally online at https://www.live.life.church

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NEXT STEPS

Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what’s next on your journey. We want to help! Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: https://www.life.church/next

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