Cynthia Tobias shares what’s going on inside the mind of a strong-willed child.



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Cynthia Tobias shares what’s going on inside the mind of a strong-willed child.
 
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Melanie Shankle reminds us God can still redeem us, even if we had a broken childhood.

 

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Melanie Shankle reminds us God can still redeem us, even if we had a broken childhood.
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Isaiah 61 in Real Life

The late Dr. Steve Farrar encourages people to hold on to God, even when doing so feels dark.

 

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The late Dr. Steve Farrar encourages people to hold on to God, even when doing so feels dark.
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Just Hold on to the Shepherd

The late Dr. Steve Farrar explains how God can use a setback to help get you back on track again.

 

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The late Dr. Steve Farrar explains how God can use a setback to help get you back on track again.
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