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Jun 2025
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Meditate | Scripture E2

Practicing the Way
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Why does the Bible feel disconnected from real life? John Mark unpacks the ancient practice of meditating on Scripture. He invites us to slow down, savor, and let it shape us from the inside out.


Key Scripture Passage: Psalm 1v1-3


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