When someone you love makes poor choices in their lifestyle, relationships, or moral decision-making, there IS hope! Phil Waldrep provides concrete steps to remove any barriers that might stop your prodigal child from coming back to the Lord.

 

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When someone you love makes poor choices in their lifestyle, relationships, or moral decision-making, there IS hope! Phil Waldrep provides concrete steps to remove any barriers that might stop your prodigal child from coming back to the Lord.
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Removing the Barriers Between You and Your Prodigal Child

Grief is a powerful and often overwhelming process that no one voluntarily wants to experience. But it’s a normal and inevitable part of life. Jane Daly and Geremy Keeton share their personal stories of loss and insights they’ve learned in the journey. They describe how grief can draw us closer to the Lord if we are willing to go through it, stay connected with others, and trust God for the results.

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Grief is a powerful and often overwhelming process that no one voluntarily wants to experience. But it&rsquo;s a normal and inevitable part of life. Jane Daly and Geremy Keeton share their personal stories of loss and insights they&rsquo;ve learned in the journey. They describe how grief can draw us closer to the Lord if we are willing to go through it, stay connected with others, and trust God for the results.
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Grieving the Loss of a Beloved Family Member

You may not think of yourself as controlling. You’re just trying to protect the people you love and keep things from falling apart! Lysa TerKeurst reveals how fear can quietly drive our need for control, but how trusting God with the things we can’t fix can bring freedom and peace. You can’t control every outcome…but you can trust the One who can.

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You may not think of yourself as controlling. You&rsquo;re just trying to protect the people you love and keep things from falling apart! Lysa TerKeurst reveals how fear can quietly drive our need for control, but how trusting God with the things we can&rsquo;t fix can bring freedom and peace. You can&rsquo;t control every outcome&hellip;but you can trust the One who can.
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How to Make Peace with What You Can’t Control (Part 2 of 2) 

You may not think of yourself as controlling. You&rsquo;re just trying to protect the people you love and keep things from falling apart! Lysa TerKeurst reveals how fear can quietly drive our need for control, but how trusting God with the things we can&rsquo;t fix can bring freedom and peace. You can&rsquo;t control every outcome&hellip;but you can trust the One who can.
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