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May 2025
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175. Small Talk: James 1

JOYCE MEYER
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When life hands you tests, what do you do? Hard times can either send us into a downward spiral, or provide the resistance we need to develop greater strength. Dive into this Small Talk as we talk about what God tells us about handling hard times and how we can hold on to His promises as He sees us through them.

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