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Dr. Timothy Johanson equips you to deal with a situation such as your 10-year-old not putting away his bike.
 
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The Bike

Pastor Kevin Thompson encourages Christians to be filled with hope in a world that dwells on gloomy headlines.

 

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Pastor Kevin Thompson encourages Christians to be filled with hope in a world that dwells on gloomy headlines.
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The Most Hope-Filled People

Becky Harling reminds us to focus on others when we enter a room.

 

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As I’m Entering This Room

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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