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Sep 2024
11m 38s

Overcoming Spiritual Laziness

DESIRING GOD
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How do we overcome half-hearted spiritual laziness? Pastor John appeals to the apostle Paul and Jonathan Edwards to commend a life totally devoted to Christ. 
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