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206. Summer of Abundance Week 5: Be Where Your Feet Are
We're in week 5 of our Summer of Abundance series! So far we've covered four abundant life elements: Identity in Christ, Renewed Mindset, Intimacy with God, and Spiritual Surrender. Today we look at Purposeful Presence. If you've spent any time here with me, you know...
205. Summer of Abundance Week 4: Surrender Is Where Freedom Starts
Welcome to Encouragement for Real Life and to week 4 of the Summer of Abundance series where we are journeying together for 12 weeks to a full life. So far we've covered three important elements of abundant living: 1) Identity in Christ, 2) Renewed Mindset, 3)...
204. Summer of Abundance Week 3: Stay Close to Your Source
This summer we're on an adventure learning how to live the full and joy-filled life God has for us, and so far we've explored two of the twelve key elements of living an abundant life. Those are: our Identity in Christ, and a Renewed Mindset. Last week we enjoyed our...