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Jan 2025
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I Wish I Had Become a Christian Sooner. ...

LIGONIER MINISTRIES
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Have you ever felt regret for not becoming a Christian sooner? Today, Derek Thomas shares his personal testimony and reminds us of God’s perfect timing in bringing His people to Himself.

Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ask-ligonier/i-wish-i-had-become-a-christian-sooner-how-can-i-deal-with-this-feeling/

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