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Jul 2024
53m 11s

The Gift Of Grief (Lisa Harper)

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Some of us have believed the lie that “sad is bad,” and we’ve only brought our positivity to God. But when we bring our disappointment to Him, we learn that difficult seasons can become the cornerstone of our faith. Lisa Harper encourages us that our compassionate God is near in “The Gift Of Grief.”

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Scripture References:

1 Kings 18, verses 17-19
1 Kings 19, verses 1-5
Psalm 22, verses 1-2, 14-18

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